Upa Fighters Angola Freedom Songs CD

The Union of Peoples of Angola (UPA) began a sustained armed struggle against the Portuguese colonial forces in 1961. This album, recorded in 1962, contains songs from the Upa Fighters that proclaim the need to fight against the Portuguese, and to support and join the UPA troops. According to the lyrics to one song, "When we were born / We found Angola under Portuguese rule / We know now it belongs to us." the album also contains an eyewitness account of what occurred after the recording, offering a unique perspective on recording freedom songs in the middle of a war zone. The liner notes contain background on Portuguese colonial rule in Angola and lyrics translated into English.

1. Kumpwaza! 2. You Who Do Not Believe 3. When We Were Born 4. Portuguese, Go Away! 5. Do You Know Christ's Name? 6. Portuguese Are Arrested 7. We Do Not Want to Be Governed 8. Don't Be Afraid 9. We Are Going to Fight 10. The Country Belongs to Us 11. Angolans Who Want Freedom 12. Rallying Cry 13. Bugle Alarm Call 14. I Want to Be a Soldier 15. World's Savior Is Knocking B) Soldier Drills 16. Eye Witness Account