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Remembering Harry Belafonte: A Life of Music and Activism.

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Source: The Guardian
Remembering Harry Belafonte: A Life of Music and Activism.
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TL;DR

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.

Topics:entertainmentmusic#calypso#caribbean#folk#harry-belafonte#jazz#music
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  1. Calypso, jazz, orchestral ballads … the astonishing range of Harry Belafonte  The Guardian
  2. Singer and Civil Rights Activist Harry Belafonte Dies at 96  Inside Edition
  3. Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist  The New York Times
  4. Opinion: Harry Belafonte lived two lives, and the balance between them changed history  CNN
  5. Perspective | Harry Belafonte's biggest hit? The song of freedom.  The Washington Post

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