Singer Harry Belafonte, who broke racial barriers in the 1950s, died this morning in his Upper Westside Manhattan home. According to a spokesperson, the music legend died following complications from congestive heart failure. Outside of entertainment, Belafonte was a force in civil rights activism, befriending Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At one point he even bailed Dr. King and other activist out of jail during the civil right movement. His breakout hit records include, “Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)” and “Jamaica Farewell.” His "Calypso" album reached the top of the Billboard album chart shortly after its release in 1956 and stayed there for 31 weeks, & was said to be the first album by a single artist to sell more than a million copies! Rest in Power Harry Belafonte. What will you best remember him for? Full article via the NY Times HERE Check out a few of his songs from his official You Tube page down below.
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