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Harry Belafonte

Born: Mar 1, 1927 in New York, NY [Harlem]

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Genre: Vocal

Styles: Calypso, Caribbean Folk, Traditional Folk, Traditional Pop

Biography: An actor, humanitarian and the acknowledged "King of Calypso," Harry Belafonte ranked among the most seminal performers of the postwar era. One of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, Belafonte's staggering talent, good looks and masterful assimilation of folk, jazz and worldbeat ...Read full biography

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Calypso

Released: 1956

Label: RCA Records

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This is the album that made Harry Belafonte's career. Up to this point, calypso had only been a part of Belafonte's focus in his recordings of folk music styles. But with this landmark album, calypso not ...Read full review

At Carnegie Hall

Released: 1959

Label: RCA Records

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The granddaddy of all live albums, this double-LP set captures the excitement of a Harry Belafonte concert at the height of his popularity. Sampled from two consecutive performances of identical material, ...Read full review

More Harry Belafonte albums: Main Albums (47), Compilations (79), Singles & EPs (1), DVD/Video (4), Others (1)

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