In 1980, Lech Walesa began the trade union movement Solidarity, which played a major role in the demise of the communist system in Poland and elsewhere in Eastern Europe. Solidarity! – Postulat 22: Songs from the New Polish Labour Movement is a collection of songs, poems, letters, and a speech that took place during a Solidarity–led strike. The powerful texts tell of food shortages (“Colorful Market”), criticize the disparity between classes (“Brand New Suit”), and call for social change and freedom. Liner notes include historical background for each song and lyrics in Polish and English.

Year Released 1981
Record Label Folkways Records
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage

Copyright 2004 Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / 1981 Folkways Records

Genre(s) Historical Song; Struggle & Protest; World
Country(s) Poland
Subject(s) Protest songs; Working class--Songs and music; World music
Credits

• Jörgen Widsell - Producer
• Lars Holmberg - Producer
• SIPA Press, Black Star - Photographer (Cover)
• Ronald Clyne - Designer

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	101	Przepis Po Polsku (Polish Recipe)	n/a	1:03
	102	Piesn O Janku Z Gdyni (The Song about Janek from Gdynia)	n/a	3:39
	103	Boze Cos Polske (God, You Who Blessed)	n/a	2:44
	104	Kolorowe Jarmarki (Colorful Market)	n/a	1:04
	105	Garnitur Spod Igly (Brand New Suit)	n/a	1:25
	106	Piosenka O Drugiej Polsce (Song about Another Poland)	n/a	2:11
	107	Krajobraz Po Uczcie (Landscape after the Big Party)	n/a	3:10
	108	Mario, Matko Obron Nas (Mary, Safeguard Us)	n/a	2:40
	201	Gdanski "Starzyk" ("Old Man" from Gdansk)	n/a	1:42
	202	Zadania (Our Demands)	n/a	0:47
	203	Ballada Stoczniowca (Ballad from a Shipyard)	n/a	1:38
	204	Gdanski Nie Krakowiaczek (Crakow-Song from Gdansk)	n/a	1:17
	205	Postulat 22 (Postulate 22)	n/a	3:11
	206	Piosenka Dla Córki (A Song for My Daughter)	n/a	1:25
	207	List (A Letter)	n/a	0:36
	208	Ewie, Mojej 12-Letniej Corce (For Eve, My Daughter of 12)	n/a	1:32
	209	Rota	n/a	1:35
	210	Piesn Wolnych Zwiazków (The Song of the Free Trade Unions)	n/a	2:18
	211	Jeszcze Polska... (The Polish National Anthem)	n/a	0:46