At its best, Ann Curthoys' new book on Paul Robeson, The Last Tour, brings to life a full map of half-forgotten Australian ...

When Paul Robeson toured Australia in 1960, it was not only a concert tour, but also a political tour. Paul Robeson was a ...

"I know of very few musicians who can solely rely on their musical talents, and that's mainly because of dwindling ...

“Paul Robeson’s personality, as towering as his build, shone right through his half hour stint,” said Variety’s London based reviewer. American television viewers were no so fortunate.

Lawrence Brown (left) and Paul Robeson perform at the Mother A.M.E. Zion Church in Harlem, N.Y., in 1941. (Sony Classical) Singing or acting on stage and film, playing football and advocating for ...

Audio from the ABC Archives of Bob Moore interviewing Paul Eslanda Robeson, during their 1960 Australian visit.

Review: ‘Robeson’ Illuminates a Titanic Artist and Activist. Davóne Tines plays Paul Robeson in a solo show on Little Island that weaves together the words and music of this American hero to ...

On Robeson, opera singer Davóne Tines pays tribute to the musician often remembered for singing "Ol' Man River." Tines' album pairs well with the 14-CD album Paul Robeson: Voice of Freedom.

Paul Robeson performed the title role in a production of Othello that ran for 296 performances from in 1943 and 1944, a record for the longest-running Shakespeare play on Broadway.

Paul Robeson performed the title role in a production of Othello that ran for 296 performances in 1943 and 1944, a record for the longest-running Shakespeare play on Broadway. He was the first African ...

Paul Robeson had all of that, and it made him a global star. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "GIT ON BOARD, LITTLE CHILLUN/ L'IL DAVID") PAUL ROBESON: (Singing) The gospel train's a-coming.