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Paul leroy robeson april 9, 1898 january 23, 1976 was an american concert singer bassbaritone, recording artist, athlete and actor who became noted for his political radicalism and. Paul robeson was one of the leading american black artists and social activists of his time. May 06, 2011 paul leroy robeson april 9, 1898 january 23, 1976 was an american concert singer bassbaritone, recording artist, athlete and actor who became noted for his political radicalism and. Swing low, sweet chariot, a song by paul robeson on spotify. Watch the video for swing low sweet chariot from eric claptons the cream of clapton for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Ol man river was composed by jerome kern for show boat 1927, a musical based on edna ferbers 1926 novel.
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