On My Journey: Paul Robeson's Independent Recordings

(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2007), 1 hour 17 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: An American giant of 20th-century music, Paul Robeson stood tall against racism, McCarthyism, and blacklisting to proclaim the majesty of African-American culture. Recorded on his own Othello label in the 1950s, Robeson’s voice rings out with traditional spirituals and folk melodies from around the globe inspiring international audiences to embrace him as the people’s bard of faith, hope, and freedom. On My Journey inaugurates the Smithsonian Folkways African American Legacy series, co-presented with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. 34-page booklet, historic photos, 74 minutes.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 17 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Work Song, Spiritual, Struggle and Protest
Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Release Date: 2007
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, United States and Canada, Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá, United States
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Estados Unidos y Canadá, Estados Unidos e Canadá