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UnavailablePaul Robeson was a brilliant star who was almost erased
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Paul Robeson was a brilliant star who was almost erased

FromRhapsody in Black


Currently unavailable

Paul Robeson was a brilliant star who was almost erased

FromRhapsody in Black

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Columbia University graduate and polyglot Paul Robeson was a bass-baritone who advocated for the performance of African American spirituals in classical spaces. Considered a ‘darling of the entertainment industry,’ he was almost erased from history for his outspoken activism. Find out more in the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
Released:
Oct 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (20)

Rhapsody in Black, from YourClassical, is an ecstatic exploration of classical music that’s aesthetically and uncompromisingly Black. Join host Tesfa Wondemagegnehu as he examines the impact of Black composers and performers on the genre.