The artist must take sides. — Paul Robeson

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The artist must take sides.

Paul Robeson

1937

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Art and politics Political neutrality Art Politics

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1937

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Paul Robeson

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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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