Harry Belafonte

2023 - 4 - 25

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Harry Belafonte Dragged Us Into the Future (Vulture)

A remembrance of Harry Belafonte, the singer, writer, actor, and activist, who died on Tuesday at the age of 96.

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Calypso, jazz, orchestral ballads … the astonishing range of Harry ... (The Guardian)

We pick 10 of the best recordings by the late singer, who became famous for popularising calypso but whose artistry couldn't be hemmed in by genre.

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Honoring the legacy of civil rights activist, artist, and singer Harry ... (CNN)

Throughout an acclaimed career spanning more than six decades, entertainer Harry Belafonte leveraged his passion and talents to champion the arts, ...

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Harry Belafonte's Songs: Hear 10 Essential Tracks (The New York Times)

He began his career during the 1950s folk revival and continued to record — and helped orchestrate “We Are the World” — while pursing his many other ...

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Photos: The Extraordinary Life of Harry Belafonte (The Atlantic)

Belafonte was celebrated not only as a gifted performer but as a trailblazer in the entertainment industry, a fierce defender of civil rights, and an ...

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