Emiliano Echeverria and Marcelino Echeverria
Emiliano Echeverria and Marcelino Echeverria Emiliano Echeverria and Marcelino Echeverria Emiliano Echeverria and Marcelino Echeverria Emiliano Echeverria and Marcelino Echeverria

Emiliano Echeverria and Marcelino Echeverria

Recorded June 23, 2011 44:32 minutes
Emiliano Echeverria and Marcelino Echeverria
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Id: SFB001396

Description

Emiliano Echeverria, 60, interviewed by his son Marcelino Echeverria, 22. Emiliano talks about growing up in San Francisco, his involvement in the Chicano and Free Speech Radio Movements of the 1960’s, and his many years of union memberships.

Subject Log / Time Code

:40
E on how he identifies ethinically/racially--half German, half Guatemalan, bi-cultural, and growing up in San Francisco--describes it as more working class and tough then.
5:00
E on his first job as a late night janitor in SF bars, construction work, and developed interest in radio producing and dj-ing; on finding KPFA radio.
15:00
E on becoming a DJ and host on KPFA radio in 1968. That year he also got drafted but refused; served jail time.
20:00
E on Chicano Movement, and day of the Chicano Moratorium protest that turned fatal. On going down to LA to join the protest with SF people.
22:00
E on his different radio shows, all a mix of music and political education; on knowing Carlos Santana growing up and understanding the roots of his music.
30:00
E on his love for public transportation.
35:00
E on his wisdom for future generations: importance of the First Ammendment and health.
38:00
E describing more about the Chicano Moratorium day.

Participants

  • Emiliano Echeverria
  • Marcelino Echeverria

Venue / Recording Kit

Partnership

Partnership Type

Outreach