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Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson (born 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey; died 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a globally renowned bass-baritone concert singer, stage actor, and committed civil rights activist. Robeson did not sing the...
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Paul Robeson (born 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey; died 1976 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a globally renowned bass-baritone concert singer, stage actor, and committed civil rights activist. Robeson did not sing the blues; his repertoire focused heavily on classical material, international folk songs, and traditional Negro spirituals. However, he is a foundational figure in the history of recorded Black American music.
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Show 40: Labor's Legacy in BluesShow 58: Bluebird Records LegacyShow 71: The Protest Blues Tradition
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