"Paul Robeson was once the most famous African American in the world."Historian and author Ann Curthoys has written a book "The Last Tour" about the 1960 tour of Australia by singer Paul Robeson and his wife Eslande.
Many Australians know about Robeson's performance of "Ol' Man River" on the construction site of the Sydney Opera House but his other activities during that tour are worthy of being remembered, although they may be less well known.
In this episode of Rights, Rorts and Rants, Ann Curthoys talks to Nick Franklin and Deb Smith about Robeson's Australian tour.
CONTENT WARNING - Discussion of attempted suicide. You can talk to Lifeline 131114 or TEXT 0477 131114 for help.
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