Robe‧son, Paul /ˈrəʊbs
ən/
(1898–1976) an African-American singer and actor, known for his beautiful, deep singing voice and for his
communist beliefs and his work to achieve
civil rights for African Americans in the US. He is famous for singing the song
Ol' Man River in the film
Showboat (1936).
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