Harry Belafonte, RIP
RIPThe great calypso singer left us today, aged 96.
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One of the greatest of all times has gone. Fighting against apartheid, racism and war he was not only an amazing musician, but also a wonderful human being. May he rest in peace!
What a remarkable citizen Harry Belafonte was, and what a remarkable life he lived.
His music was not my thing. But his civic engagement and towering contributions to this country are incredibly meaningful.
Belafonte’s selfless contributions to make the U.S. a better place for all of us, and his appeal to the better angels within us, are nothing short of inspiring.
Thank you, Harry Belafonte.
He was not the Greatest Calypsonian. He Did not sing Calypso But a Folk Singer. ..His kind of Songs is not related to Calypso. Never Sing Calypso.
Of course, Mr Belafonte confused the issue by calling his third album “Calypso” 😉
He was as much a part of my musical awakening as were Mozart, Haydn, and Tchaikovsky… Rest in peace.
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Loved him ever since I was a kid. The Heavenly choir just got even more beautiful. R. I. P.
Daylight come, and he’s going on home.
My favorite songs the banana boat song and jump in the line R.I.P mr.belafonte
the 1959 2-LP set Belafonte at Carnegie Hall is not only a tribute to his talent and versatility, but is a tremendous demonstration of just how good “early” RCA Victor “Living Stereo” could be. If possible, hear it on a good set of LPs, but in any event make sure the version you hear is the complete concert. RCA trimmed four items to make it fit on one CD.
He was more than a “great calypso singer”. Much more and he deserves a story to tell that.
Fell in love with his beautiful face watching old movies,discovered his unique voice and then came to understand him as a great humanitarian,he will be missed.
He was a serious man and wonderful entertainer. His rapport with Danny Kaye on the Danny Kaye Show showed his comedic side and ability to not take himself too seriously as well. The Banana Boat has crossed the river Styx. R.I.P. and Hava Nagila!
In 1948, while working in the kitchen of the legendary Royal Roost jazz club on Broadway in Manhattan, Harry Belafonte, upon receiving a recommendation from Lester Young, was given an opportunity to sing backed by no less than the Charlie Parker Quartet in their prime with Max Roach, Al Haig and Tommy Potter, triumphing in this rarefied baptism of fire. Belafonte’s paternal grandmother was African American, his paternal grandfather Sephardic Jewish.
Harry Belafonte was larger than life, immortal in so many ways, leaving so much to explore and ponder.
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