UPDATE (Aug. 23): Grammy voters have one week left to submit entries for the newly renamed Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award. The submission deadline is Friday, Aug. 30. This ...

The Recording Academy has selected the powerful anthem for unity, “Deliver”—written by Iman Jordan (performer), Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh—as the recipient of its Harry Belafonte Best Song ...

The Recording Academy has selected “Deliver,” written by Iman Jordan (performer), Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh—as the 2025 recipient of its Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award.

If the name Harry Belafonte means anything these days, it’s most likely for the Banana Boat Song, better known as Day-O. But for lifelong fans like me, that’s kind of a shame. As great as that song is ...

*The legendary Harry Belafonte, a groundbreaking artist and activist, left an indelible mark on the worlds of music, film, and civil rights. His influence extended far beyond his career, inspiring ...

Joshua Jelly-Schapiro is the author of the books Island People, Names of New York and a forthcoming book on Harry Belafonte, part of Penguin Press' Significations series edited by Henry Louis Gates Jr ...

While the late Harry Belafonte was featured on the in memoriam montage at the recent 66th annual Grammys, he did not receive a special tribute like Clarence Avant, Tony Bennett, Sinead O’Connor, and ...

Today, the world is mourning Harry Belafonte, who passed away in New York City at age 96. Tributes have been pouring in from politicians and actors alike who have expressed their sadness on Twitter.