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My social and political interests are part of my career. I cannot separate them. My songs reflect the human condition. The role of art isn't just to … - Harry Belafonte
" "My social and political interests are part of my career. I cannot separate them. My songs reflect the human condition. The role of art isn't just to show life as it is, but to show life as it should be.
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About Harry Belafonte
Harry Belafonte (born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, activist and actor, born in Harlem, New York who was of Jamaican ancestry. He was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Caribbean musical style in the 1950s including the song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)". Throughout his career, he was an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes. He was a vocal critic of the policies of the George W. Bush presidential administration.
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Also Known As
Pen Names:
Raymond Bell
Birth Name:
Harold George Bellanfanti
Also Known As:
King of Calypso
Alternative Names:
Harold George Belafonte Jr.
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