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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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Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:20
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102
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:59
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103
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:21
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104
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:38
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105
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:57
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106
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:05
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107
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:58
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108
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:36
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109
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:08
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110
Paul Robeson, Lawrence Brown
03:12
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111
Paul Robeson, Lawrence Brown
02:11
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112
Paul Robeson with Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee
02:05
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113
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:36
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114
Paul Robeson, Judith Rosen
01:58
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115
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
03:32
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116
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
03:04
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117
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:11
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118
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:23
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119
Paul Robeson, Judith Rosen
02:29
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120
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
03:17
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121
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:30
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122
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:30
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123
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:51
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124
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
01:40
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125
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:03
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126
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:45
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127
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:11
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128
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:02
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129
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
03:00
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130
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:12
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131
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
03:16
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132
Paul Robeson, Alan Booth
02:11