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![Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 14](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
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.
![Paul Robeson Centennial Tribute, Part 23](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1998Call Number: CD 232Format: CDProducers: Eugene GordonCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Jus’ Singin’: A full hour of Paul Robeson singing.