Robeson's message from the grave

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Paul Robeson Jr, son of black American bass Paul Robeson, always believed that a tape existed of the live performance his father gave on radio throughout the Soviet Union on Jun 14, 1949. The tape was eventually found by Tristan Del, and a recording has now been released on CD. The performance was extremely significant, both for Robeson's challenge to Stalin's anti-Semitic policies and for his tribute to actor Solomon Mikhoels, who had recently died. Robeson feared that the US authorities would kill him on his return from the Soviet Union. In fact, his passport was revoked.

Influence, Robeson, Paul, Basses (Singers), Robeson, Paul, Jr.

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Return of the light brigade

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There is a strong tradition of light music in the UK, with such tunes often becoming famous through their association with certain television and radio programmes. The pieces are generally of very high quality, and are very evocative for many people. The most well known have recently been issued by Hyperion on a CD entitled 'British Light Music Classics.' This will probably have nostalgia value for older people, but will also be accepted by younger listeners.

Sound recordings, Popular music

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Sounding off

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Early music has not become popular again recently simply because it has been extensively marketed, according to Paul Hillier, a founding member of the Hilliard Ensemble. Even if it is marketed, this music will only be successful if it is really worth listening to, he believes. He has now left the Hilliard Ensemble, and is working as a teacher and a writer. He also founded the Theater of Voices, a professional chamber choir, in 1992.

Analysis, Early music movement, Hillier, Paul

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