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On My Journey: Paul Robeson's Independent Recordings

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.

Track Listing

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On My Journey: Mount Zion P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:20
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102
Scandalize My Name P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:59
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103
Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel? P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:21
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104
Hassidic Chant: Kaddish P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:38
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105
We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:57
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106
Songs My Mother Taught Me P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:05
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107
The Minstrel Boy P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:58
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108
The Orphan P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:36
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109
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:08
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110
Vi Azoi Lebt der Keyser Keyser (How Lives the Czar) P. Robeson, Lawrence Brown 03:12
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111
Witness P. Robeson, Lawrence Brown 02:11
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112
Hammer Song P. Robeson, Sonny Terry, B. McGhee 02:05
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113
Water Me from the Lime Rock P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:36
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114
Let Us Break Bread Together on Our Knees P. Robeson, Judith Rosen 01:58
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115
Amazing Grace P. Robeson, A. Booth 03:32
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116
Shlof, Mein Kind (Sleep, My Child) P. Robeson, A. Booth 03:04
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117
Skye Boat Song P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:11
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118
Wanderer P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:23
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119
I'm Gonna Let It Shine P. Robeson, Judith Rosen 02:29
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120
Stand Still Jordan P. Robeson, A. Booth 03:17
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121
Takin' Names P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:30
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122
Dans le printemps de mes années (In the Springtime of My Years) P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:30
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123
Passing By P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:51
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124
Mistress Mine P. Robeson, A. Booth 01:40
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125
Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:03
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126
Li'l Gal P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:45
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127
Kevin Barry P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:11
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128
Zot Nit Keynmol (Song of the Warsaw Ghetto) P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:02
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129
Joe Hill P. Robeson, A. Booth 03:00
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130
Zvornost P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:12
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131
Bear the Burden in the Heat of the Day P. Robeson, A. Booth 03:16
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132
No More Auction Block for Me P. Robeson, A. Booth 02:11