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Harry Belafonte

One-time King of Calypso and major civil-rights activist whose career took countless twists and turns over seven decades.
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Album Highlights

  • The Very Best of Harry Belafonte
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    The Very Best of Harry …
  • Calypso
    Harry Belafonte
    Calypso
  • An Evening with Belafonte/Makeba
    Harry Belafonte / Miria …
    An Evening with Belafon …
  • An Evening with Belafonte
    Harry Belafonte
    An Evening with Belafon …
  • Belafonte at Carnegie Hall
    Harry Belafonte
    Belafonte at Carnegie H …
  • An Evening with Harry Belafonte & Friends
    Harry Belafonte
    An Evening with Harry B …
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Harry Belafonte
photo credit: Pamela Belafonte

Harry Belafonte - Artist Details

Active

1940s - 2020s

Born

March 1, 1927 in New York City, NY

Genre

Vocal International Folk Pop/Rock

Styles

Calypso Caribbean Traditions Traditional Folk AM Pop Early Pop/Rock Traditional Pop

Also Known As

Harold George Bellanfanti, Jr.
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