So, what was the story about Warfield assuming Robeson's former role in 'Showboat?' Was Robeson fired for his politically-unpopular opinions/activities and then Warfield was hired? Didn't the opening Broadway cast for 'Showboat' include Robeson? What year was Robeson's passport revoked preventing him from earning his living as a popular concert artist in Europe? Robeson sure didn't live to be 82!

Finally, was Robeson a Christian as well as a Communist? I remember Lee Hay's mentor Claude Williams claimed to be both. 'Twas an interesting period of music and politics that still touches our voices and minds.