American singer Paul Robeson was the first to perform at the site of the Sydney Opera House with his rendition of 'Ol' Man River' for construction workers. This performance was organised by the Building Workers' Industrial Union during his tour of Australia in 1960. Check out our new Opera House collection: https://www.nfsa.gov.au/collection/curated/sydney-opera-house-45th-anniversary Courtesy Cinesound Movietone Productions. Contact Glenn Eley (glenn_eley@cinesoundmovietone.com.au, 02 9522 4577
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American singer Paul Robeson was the first to perform at the site of the Sydney Opera House with his rendition of 'Ol' Man River' for construction workers. This performance was
NFSA - National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. . American singer Paul Robeson was the first to perform at the site of the Sydney Opera House with his rendition of 'Ol' Man River' for construction workers. This performance was organised by the Building Workers' Industrial Union during his tour of Australia in 1960. Check out our new Opera ...
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