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Harry Belafonte (born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized calypso music with international audiences in the 1950s and 1960s.
6 days ago · Harry Belafonte, American singer, actor, and activist who was a key figure in the folk music scene of the 1950s, especially known for popularizing the Caribbean folk songs known as calypsos. He was also involved in various social causes, notably the civil rights movement.
Harry Belafonte. Actor: Bobby. Harold George Belafonte was born on March 1, 1927 in New York City. He was educated at the New York Dramatic Workshop. He grew up in Jamaica, British West Indies, and did folk-singing in nightclubs and theaters, and on television and records. His debut was at the Village Vanguard in New York.
Apr 25, 2023 · Harry Belafonte, the singer and actor who smashed racial barriers in the US, has died at home in Manhattan, aged 96. One of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, he scored ...
Apr 25, 2023 · Harry Belafonte was at the forefront of human rights causes for more than 60 years, a legacy that sometimes overshadowed his brilliant music career. The iconic "Day-O" singer died at his home...
Apr 25, 2023 · Harry Belafonte, the actor and singer who made calypso music a phenomenon and used his stardom to draw attention to civil rights issues and injustice around the world, has died.
Aug 17, 2023 · Harry Belafonte, beloved human rights activist, actor and singer died of congestive heart failure at ninety six years old. He left a legacy of standing up to abusive authority and speaking for the concerns of the poor and the marginalized despite the pressures of fitting in as a popular entertainer.
Apr 25, 2023 · Harry Belafonte, legendary singer, actor, and activist known as the “King of Calypso,” died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his home in New York City at the age of 96.
Apr 25, 2023 · Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting "Day O" in his 1950s hit song "Banana Boat" before turning to political activism,...
Jul 17, 2024 · The Recording Academy has renamed its two-year-old Best Song for Social Change Award in honor of Harry Belafonte, who was a voice for social justice.
