Remembering Harry Belafonte: A Life of Music and Activism.
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Harry Belafonte's musical career spanned multiple genres, including calypso, jazz, folk, and orchestral ballads. He drew inspiration from his Jamaican roots and the wider Caribbean music scene, becoming a popular performer in the US. Belafonte's talent for genre-jumping and his beautiful voice made him a truly great talent.
- Calypso, jazz, orchestral ballads … the astonishing range of Harry Belafonte The Guardian
- Singer and Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte Dies at 96 Inside Edition
- Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist The New York Times
- Opinion: Harry Belafonte lived two lives, and the balance between them changed history CNN
- Perspective | Harry Belafonte's biggest hit? The song of freedom. The Washington Post
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