Harry Belafonte is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, actor, and social activist. Born on March 1, 1927, in New York City, he rose to fame in the 1950s as a music artist. Belafonte is often credited with bringing Caribbean music into the mainstream with his breakthrough album "Calypso" (1956), which became the first LP to sell over a million copies. The album included his signature song, "The Banana Boat Song
... MeerHarry Belafonte is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, actor, and social activist. Born on March 1, 1927, in New York City, he rose to fame in the 1950s as a music artist. Belafonte is often credited with bringing Caribbean music into the mainstream with his breakthrough album "Calypso" (1956), which became the first LP to sell over a million copies. The album included his signature song, "The Banana Boat Song (Day-O)," which remains a classic to this day.
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