Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In a rich musical career initially defined by the lilting sounds of calypso, over the course of seven decades, Harry Belafonte — ...

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 ...

He began his career during the 1950s folk revival and continued to record — and helped orchestrate “We Are the World” — while pursing his many other artistic and political interests. By Jon Pareles ...

SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Recording Academy ® has selected the courageous ballad “Ice Cream Man.” as the recipient of The Harry Belafonte Best Song For Social Change Award. Written by ...

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 ...