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Prowse ,Chris: Trouble on the Waterfront |
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Chris Prowse is pleased to present his 2009 release 'Trouble on the Waterfront', an album of musical snapshots of the 1951 Waterfront Dispute, exploring some of the events, the attitudes, and the personal perspectives of that time through the medium of contemporary song; featuring some of this country's finest musicians and spoken word contributions from well known radio voices.
The 1951 waterfront dispute was an epoch in New Zealand history. It lasted 151 days, and 22,000 New Zealanders were affected by the lockouts and associated strikes. Not only was it a struggle between the left and the right, between various forces within the union movement, but also it was a struggle that raised serious questions about the importance of civil liberties in a democracy during times of internal conflict.
Artists include Bill Hickman (The Shot Band), Eva Prowse and Tessa Rain (Fly My Pretties), Andrew Delahunty (The Windy City Strugglers), Arthur Baysting and Darren Mathiassen (Hollie Smith and Rhombus). In addition, 'Trouble on the Waterfront' features well-known radio broadcasters Sharon Crosbie and Tom Frewen, who added their voices to the track Media Watch.
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