Paul Robeson - On My Journey: Paul Robeson's Independent Recordings

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. 34-page booklet, historic photos, 74 minutes. This recording is part of the Smithsonian Folkways African American Legacy series, co-presented with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture.