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Paul Robeson's Comeback Concert

In May 1958 the great African-American singer performed at Carnegie Hall. For the previous eight years, because of his left-wing politics and civil rights activism, he had been banned from performing in most American concert halls. We hear from his granddaughter Susan Robeson.

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Sun 11 May 2014 09:50GMT
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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  • Wed 7 May 2014 07:50GMT
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  • Sun 11 May 2014 09:50GMT
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Online

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