ArtistInfo

Paul Robeson

voc, 1898-1976 US, Princeton, New Jersey
Singer / Musician of World
A.k.a. Paul LeRoy Bustill Robeson

Paul Leroy Robeson (/ˈroʊbsən/; April 9, 1898 – January 23, 1976) was an American singer and actor who became involved with the Civil Rights Movement. At Rutgers College, he was an outstanding football player, then had an international career in singing, with a distinctive, powerful, deep bass voice, as well as acting in theater and movies. He became politically involved in response to the Spanish Civil War, fascism, and social injustices. His advocacy of anti-imperialism, affiliation with communism, and criticism of the United States government caused him to be blacklisted during the McCarthy era. Ill health forced him into retirement from his career.

Instruments

• Vocals
• Piano
• Bass

Genres

• World
• Folk
• Pop
• Blues
• Jazz

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