Raimon (b. 1940)
Raimon is a singer from Xatavia, Catalonia, in northern Spain. He was banned from singing in the Catalan language in his native land, even though he was an award- winning performer (Spanish Critics Prize, 1963). He was only allowed to sing in specific towns under certain conditions (liner notes to FW 05410).
The Best of Broadside: 47. "Contra La Por"
Contra La Por (Against Fear) was published in Broadside issue 104 in 1970.
Text extracted from the notes by Jeff Place accompanying The Best of Broadside.
Smithsonian Folkways recordings featuring Raimon:
Catalonian Protest Songs (FW05410)