Singing in the Streets

Stories of music, protest, and community resistance through song.

For readers interested in music, activism, and cultural expression.

About the Ebook

Remembering our roots is the answer to revival.

In Singing in the Streets Maria Fyfe tells her story from her upbringing in the Gorbals on the south bank of the River Clyde to her election as a Member of Parliament for Glasgow Maryhill.

Fyfe takes the reader through the realities of living and growing up in the aftermath of ww2 to the pivotal days of her early life in the Labour Party.

She offers a beautifully written personal, nostalgic and sometimes comic view of late-20th century Scotland. She considers class, sexism and politics and the progress that has been made – or has yet to be achieved.

From council house to the House of Commons, Fyfe shows the reader that change is possible.

We cannot wallow in misery. We have to fight.

Review

One woman’s chronicle of her battles on behalf of her class, and in particular, women of her class – an insight to what to expect if you follow the same path. Victories, defeats, compromises... It’s also proof, in the beautifully lyrical early chapters about her childhood, that within the warrior beats the heart of a poet. Highly recommended! DAVE ANDERSON, Actor and Playwright

Why You'll Love This Ebook

• Music as resistance, expression, and community.
• Stories of how song can change the world.
• Published by Luath Press, Scotland's leading independent publisher.
• Perfect for music lovers and anyone interested in activism.

About the Author

MARIA FYFE was the only female Labour MP from Scotland when she was first elected in 1987. She was an MP for fourteen years for Glasgow Maryhill. In that time, she campaigned for poverty stricken areas of the city in Parliament before stepping down in 2001. She has always been strongly politically active, campaigning for the equal representation of women in government.

Publication Details

Publisher: Luath Press

Publication Date: 15 November 2020

Print Length: 224 pages (Ebook edition)

ISBN (Ebook): 9781910022238

Format: Ebook

Language: English

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