The artist must take sides.

Paul Robeson

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Topic

Art and politics Political neutrality Art Politics

Speaker

Paul Robeson

Source

The Artist Must Take Sides (Speech)

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1937 1930s 20th century

Occupation

Musician Activist

From

United States

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Citation

Robeson, Paul. "The Artist Must Take Sides." National Joint Committee for Spanish Relief in aid of the Spanish Refugee Children. 24 June 1937, Royal Albert Hall, London, England, UK.

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Medium
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Time
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Time
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