“For the first time since I began acting, I feel that I've found my place in the world, that there's something out of my own culture which i can express and perhaps help others preserve..i have found out now that the African natives had a definite culture a long way beyond the culture of the Stone age...an integrated thing, which is still unspoiled by western influences...I think the Americans will be amazed to find how many of the modern dance steps are relics of African heritage.”
Quote by Paul Robeson
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Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was an exceptional American bass-baritone singer and actor, born on April 9, 1898, and died on January 23, 1976. He was renowned for his extraordinary singing talent and acting career in the early 20th century, achieving great success not only in music but also in social and political activities. more
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