RIP Harry Belafonte

[BROTHERFOSTER]

Harry Belafonte, Calypso King Who Worked for African American Rights, Dies at 96

Singer, actor, producer and activist Harry Belafonte, who spawned a calypso craze in the U.S. with his music and blazed new trails for African American performers, died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his Manhattan home. He was 96. An award-winning Broadway performer and a versatile...

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[Funky]

I thought he died years ago from throat cancer. I have no idea why I thought that.
Regardless, his Calypso style music will be missed.
Goodbye, Mr. Tallyman

 

[3Dsf]

A remarkable man!

 

[CB2001]

 

[George]

May he rest in Peace. Thank you for your efforts to make this a better world, Sir