[3] The label's founders were inspired by Cuba and recorded a lot of protest music,[4] including The People Gonna Rise!
[5] Paredon Records released music from a diverse range of artists, including traditional folk musicians, protest singers, and revolutionary groups from countries such as Chile, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Vietnam.
The label's releases covered a wide range of political and social issues, including anti-imperialism, anti-fascism, anti-racism, and workers' rights.
[6] Dane performed in front of large crowds of students and workers across the US and on national television, while Silber addressed meetings of cultural leaders and intellectuals.
Bravo planned a conference of international artists participating in global political movements the following year to share their songs and views.