Reverend Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith Named Guest of Honor at Robeson in Peekskill Gala Fundraiser and Community Concert

Reverend Dr. Gregory Robeson Smith, the grand-nephew of baritone Paul Robeson will be the guest of honor at the Robeson in Peekskill Gala Fundraiser on Sept. 12 in New York. In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Peekskill Riots, the Living Artist Society will present a program entitled “Here I Stand.” The event is hosted by Aaron Mair and {…}

Grammy Award-Winning Bass-Baritone Mark S. Doss Makes Lincoln Center Debut

Mark S. Doss will make his Lincoln Center debut in the concert “Here I Stand: Paul Robeson’s 125th Birthday.” Paying homage to the legendary civil rights activist, professional athlete, actor, and bass-baritone Paul Robeson, Doss will sing Spirituals and works by William Grant Still. He will also perform selections from “The Emperor Jones,” “Show Boat,” “Eugene Onegin,” and “Andrea Chénier. {…}