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Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 13
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 222Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
The Forties, Part Two: Turning point in Robeson’s life. He reaches the greatest heights as artist and much-loved personality, but then is persecuted and despised. Medlies of Robeson songs.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 14
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 223Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Tragedy or Triumph?: A thorough discussion of tragedy and whether Robeson’s life falls into that category. Much Robeson music; also Ella Fitzgerald and lots of Billie Holiday.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 15
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 224Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Tragedy or Triumph?, Part 2: An even deeper discussion of tragedy. Sergei Eisenstein “directs” a film called “The Tragedy of Paul Robeson,” with music from Prokofiev’s “Alexander Nevsky.”
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 16
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 225Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Tragedy or Triumph?, Part 3: Robeson as Othello, a rare recording from 1943. Discussion of “The Emperor Jones.” Music by Pete Seeger, Josh White, Leontyne Price, Billie Holiday, and Paul Robeson.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 17
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 226Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Paul Robeson Junior: Robeson in “Othello,” with Jose Ferrer and Uta Hagen. A reading of Paul Robeson Junior’s article about his father. Robeson sings Congo Lullaby and more. Marian Anderson sings.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 18
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 227Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Paul Robeson Junior, Part 2: More Robeson as Othello and more reading of Paul robeson Junior’s article on his father. Music by Teddy Wilson, Thelonius Monk. Verdi’s “Othello.” Robeson sings.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 19
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 228Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Othello: A long selection from the 1943 Broadway production of “Othello” with Robeson in the starring role. A discussion of the play and its meaning for Robeson. Two songs by Billie Holiday.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 20
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 229Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
The Cult of Paul Robeson: Are we members of a cult? Paul sings Sonny Boy, Little Pal, So Shy, and a few lullabies. Songs by Lena Horne, Harry Belafonte, Pete Seeger, Sarah Vaughn.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 21
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 230Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
The Spirit of Paul Robeson: Readings from some of the many tributes sent to Robeson on his illness and condolences to his family upon his death. Music by Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman.
Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 22
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 231Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Pablo Neruda: “Ode to Paul Robeson” : A reading of the poem; Robeson singing “Shenendoah” and more. Music by Duke Ellington, Harry Belafonte, Sarah Vaughn, and two arias by Leontyne Price.