Ol' Man River Websites

Paul Robeson Foundation

To keep up with what Robeson's admirers are up to these days, check out his foundation's page.

Show Boat Overview

This background page on Show Boat gives a brief synopsis, plus some context and background on the show's importance in the context of American musical theater.

Peter Applebome, "From the Valley of Obscurity, Robeson’s Baritone Rings Out," The New York Times (1998)

This is a fascinating article about Robeson's legacy 100 years after his birth, which highlights the ways that Cold War politics put an almost full stop on Robeson's reputation. In 1998, there was a massive effort to bring back his memory, which seems to have had some effect today.

Scott Simon, "'Ol' Man River': An American Masterpiece," NPR (2003)

This little radio piece commemorates the 75th anniversary of "Ol' Man River" and highlights Robeson's association with the song.