60 years ago today the Sydney Opera House came to life in song for the first time, thanks to the incredible vocal talents of Paul Robeson. He performed this stirring rendition of 'Ol' Man River' as the construction workers watched on in awe. 🎶 #NFSAOnline #SydenyOperaHouse #PaulRobeson https://bit.ly/2IkS3Fj | NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia

71K views · 893 reactions | #OnThisDay 1898: Paul Robeson was born in New Jersey. In 1959, he discussed his interpretation of Othello, on Monitor. | BBC Archive | Facebook

62K views · 1.5K reactions | Paul Robeson was born on this day in 1898. A committed socialist, he made a point of singing to workers wherever he travelled — here he recites "Joe Hill" to miners in Scotland during a visit in 1949. | Jacobin magazine | Facebook

#OTD 1959: Paul Robeson discussed his role as Othello with the Royal Shakespeare Company. BBC Archive could happily listen to Mr Robeson read a phonebook. | BBC Archive

43K views · 637 reactions | The great actor, singer, and socialist Paul Robeson was born on this day in 1898. He was a great friend to the working class around the world, including Britain's miners. Here he sings Joe Hill for miners during a visit to Britain in 1949 ↓ | Durham Miners' Gala | Facebook