Paul Robeson, a controversial figure at times, was known around the world for his deep singing voice. He was notably remembered for his performance in Show Boat, a popular 1930's musical, which ...

Paul Robeson leading shipyard workers in singing the Star Spangled Banner, Oakland, CA, September 1942 The incredible story the legendary bass-baritone Paul Robeson begins with worldwide success ...

PRINCETON, New Jersey (WABC) -- Paul Robeson was a giant of the 20th century, an honors graduate of Rutgers University who played in the NFL while earning a law degree from Columbia.

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.

Opinion: Remembering Paul Robeson Singer Paul Robeson and his wife, Eslanda, are shown at they arrived at Southampton, England, July 10, 1939. AP file ...

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: Man Of The People, a new jazz poetry opera will have its Chicago premiere: Friday, June 7, 2024 with a free performance at Hamilton Park District.

The organization worked for years to get to the 4900 block of Walnut Street, which is where Robeson's home is located, renamed in his honor. Friday's celebration drew people who were inspired by ...

Co-created by librettist Lasana D. Kazembe and composer Ernest Dawkins, Paul Robeson: Man of the People will have its Chicago premiere on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 6-7:30 pm at Hamilton Park ...

In 1966, Robeson moved into a home on the 4900 block of Walnut Street in West Philadelphia and spent the last decade of his life. The home is now a museum and cultural center dedicated to Robeson.