Harry Belafonte couldn't quite put his finger on what made his music so good, and despite being the "King of Calypso," transcending genres and racial barriers throughout his career, he remained ...

Harry Belafonte, a transformational figure in American entertainment and activism, died at the age of 96 at home in Manhattan on April 25. The figurehead in popularizing calypso in America in the mid- ...

In a rich musical career initially defined by the lilting sounds of calypso, over the course of seven decades, Harry Belafonte — the actor, activist, producer and vocalist who died Tuesday of ...

Civil rights activist and entertainer Harry Belafonte passed away April 25 at the age of 96. The voice of the “Calypso King” was remarkably listened to, not just because of his silky singing voice, ...

Four hours into the marathon recording session that yielded the 1985 hit “We Are the World,” its nearly 50 participating recording artists were on the verge of taking a break. It was almost 2 a.m., ...

Across disciplines, across genres, across generations, Harry Belafonte was a titan. As a musician in the ‘50s and ‘60s he was a blockbuster performer. At the same time, he rose as a charismatic lead ...

If there was one constant during Harry Belafonte’s groundbreaking career, it was that he repeatedly took chances and he didn’t back down — even when speaking out during a 2002 San Diego radio ...

NEW YORK — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was ...

Belafonte's activism changed America, his singing shaped a musical consciousness for generations of Americans, and his acting paved the way for Black performers. Iconic actor, musician, and lifelong ...

Artist and activist Harry Belafonte has died. Throughout his life, Belafonte used his stature to speak out for human rights. Harry Belafonte has died. He was a singer. He was an actor. He was a human ...