In a proposed special tribute to the great African-American activist, Paul Robeson, renowned international singer and entertainer, Kamahl, has offered his services in communications with Darwin resident, Rob Wesley-Smith. Furthermore, an email sent to Wes included Kamahl singing Old Man River, one of Robeson’s signature tunes. Further details of the proposal will include mention of Rupert Murdoch , Sir Donald Bradman and the ABC radio interview which sparked renewed interest in Paul Robeson ,who toured Australia and NZ in 1960,during which he sang to workers at the Sydney Opera House site and expressed deep dismay at the treatment of Aboriginals. Kamahl described Robeson as a big man with such a strong voice that it would sound like the earth if it could sing .