Happy Birthday to Paul Robeson! • Today we’re celebrating the legend, Paul Robeson. A true 20th-century Renaissance man - an unparalleled athlete, captivating actor, soul-stirring singer, profound cultural scholar, insightful author, and fearless political activist. • Robeson’s diverse talents and convictions cemented his legacy, despite the attempts to vanish him from mainstream narratives. Let’s remember and honor the breadth of his contributions today. • Music: @stevewstudio1 #PaulRobeson #Re

In 1957, Paul Robeson performed the world's first transatlantic concert using a new phone line. John Liffen from London's Science Museum explains how it happened. More on Witness History. 🎧 https://bbc.in/3O2pFHv | BBC World Service