This is FRESH AIR. Bass-baritone Paul Robeson was one of the most popular figures of the 20th century, and also one of the most controversial. He died in 1976 at the age of 77, leaving a huge ...

On Robeson, opera singer Davóne Tines pays tribute to the musician often remembered for singing "Ol' Man River." Tines' album pairs well with the 14-CD album Paul Robeson: Voice of Freedom.

This is FRESH AIR. Bass-baritone Paul Robeson was one of the most popular figures of the 20th century, and also one of the most controversial. He died in 1976 at the age of 77, leaving a huge imprint ...

Tines' album pairs well with the 14-CD album Paul Robeson: Voice of Freedom. KUOW is Seattle’s NPR news station. We are an independent, nonprofit news organization that produces award-winning ...

Los Angeles Animal Services may be one of the city departments hit hardest by Mayor Karen Bass' proposed budget cuts. The cuts would force the department to close at least three of its six shelters.

The 41st Annual Big Bass Splash presented by Sealy Outdoors is coming to Lake Sam Rayburn April 25-27. This three-day tournament (Friday-Sunday) will feature guaranteed cash and prizes of $590,000!

Two days ago, Bass presented her proposed budget, which would cut more than 2,700 city positions — about 1,650 of them through layoffs. This is Bass’ second visit to the state Capitol in as ...

A day after Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass unveiled her proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, questions and concerns were mounting on Tuesday over what the plan will mean for residents ...

Mayor Karen Bass unveiled a spending plan for the city of Los Angeles that includes more than 1,600 layoffs, budget cuts and increases, the consolidation of municipal departments and other efforts ...

With Los Angeles battered by multiple crises, Mayor Karen Bass vowed Monday in her State of the City address to rebuild at a record clip in the wake of the Palisades fire while also overcoming ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass listens as President ...