She was a teacher, social worker, “Las Hijas de la Libertad” organizer, and a revolutionary. She stood ready to giver her life for the liberation of her country. Though she never fired a single shot, she was charged with murder for the deaths of 3 police officers during the October 30, 1950, Jayuya uprising. Her name was Blanca Canales and this is her story.
Songs:
Idioma Patria y Bandera – Edwin Colon Zayas, Luis Miranda
En un bello amanecer – Andres Jimenez ‘El Jibaro’
La Estrella Sola – Andres Jimenez ‘El Jibaro’
Further listening and reading:
Voice of the Water Lily 