Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte (1927–2023) was an influential American singer, actor, and civil rights activist, renowned for popularizing calypso music in the 1950s and 1960s with hits such as "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)." His breakthrough album, "Calypso" (1956), became the first million-selling LP by a solo artist. Belafonte had a successful career in both music and film, starring in notable films like "Carmen Jones" and "Uptown Saturday Night." Beyond entertainment, he was an active advocate for civil rights, working closely with Martin Luther King Jr. He received numerous accolades, including Grammy and Emmy Awards, and was recognized with the Kennedy Center Honors and a Tony Award.

GENRES: Popular, Folk, Male Vocalist

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