Earl Robinson (July 2, 1910-July 20, 1991) was a composer, arranger, and folk music singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Robinson is remembered for his music, including the cantata “Ballad for Americans” and songs such as “Joe Hill” and “Black and White,” which express his left-leaning political views. He wrote many popular songs and music for Hollywood films, including his collaboration with Lewis Allan and the 1940s hit “The House I Live In” from the Academy Award winning film of the same name. He was a member of the Communist Party, USA from the 1930s to the 1950s and worked with other leftists and Communists, such as Paul Robeson.
