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5 days ago · Harry Belafonte captivated the Expo ’74 crowds not just once, but three times in sold-out shows at the Opera House.
4 days ago · Harry Belafonte. : The King of Calypso. Singer, actor, producer, activist, and ally, Belafonte used the arts as a mechanism to effect social change on a global scale.
1 day ago · Soon after the British group Band Aid released "Do They Know It's Christmas?" in December 1984, musician and activist Harry Belafonte decided to create an American benefit single for African famine relief. With fundraiser Ken Kragen, he enlisted several musicians. Jackson and Richie completed the writing the night before the first recording ...
3 days ago · The Banana Boat Song, also known as “Day-O,” is a Caribbean folk song that gained worldwide popularity when it was recorded by Harry Belafonte in 1956. This iconic song carries a deeper meaning that reflects the struggles and resilience of the working class in the Caribbean.
2 days ago · The official video for Harry Belafonte and Nat King Cole's performance of "Mama Look A Boo Boo" on The Nat King Cole Show (August 6, 1957).
5 days ago · Harry Belafonte, who was born in New York, was initially a singer of lounge jazz and pop, but he grew increasingly attracted to folkier sounds and found fame in the mid-50s by exploring the ...
22 hours ago · Event Details. This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th Street Library. Join us for a live in-person family storytime program with songs, rhymes, and your favorite read-aloud picture books. Ideal for parents and caregivers with multiple-aged children. This event will take place in-person at the Harry Belafonte-115th ...
