Harry Belafonte, a transformational figure in American entertainment and activism, died at the age of 96 at home in Manhattan on April 25. The figurehead in popularizing calypso in America in the mid- ...

Joshua Jelly-Schapiro is the author of the books Island People, Names of New York and a forthcoming book on Harry Belafonte, part of Penguin Press' Significations series edited by Henry Louis Gates Jr ...

Belafonte was also an activist during the Civil Rights Movement. Harry Belafonte, the actor, activist and singer who popularized the Calypso musical style with his famous song "Day-O (The Banana Boat ...

On Tuesday (April 25), Harry Belafonte’s death was announced. The legendary singer, actor, and activist, who passed away in his home in Manhattan, New York, from congestive heart failure, was 96.

Harry Belafonte, the "King of Calypso" who became one of America's endearing and enduring civil rights activists into his 10th decade, has died. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday at his home in New ...

Civil rights activist and entertainer Harry Belafonte passed away April 25 at the age of 96. The voice of the “Calypso King” was remarkably listened to, not just because of his silky singing voice, ...

He was raised in poverty, dropped out of high school, and survived being Black in a segregated society — before Black Lives Matter or Black History Month. He also became the first Black megastar and ...

Harry Belafonte, a singer, actor and activist who brought the calypso style of music to the forefront of pop culture, has died, his spokesman said. He was 96. Belafonte died of heart failure on ...

Four hours into the marathon recording session that yielded the 1985 hit “We Are the World,” its nearly 50 participating recording artists were on the verge of taking a break. It was almost 2 a.m., ...

Harry Belafonte is dead at 96 years old, The New York Times reports. He died today (April 25) at his home on the Upper West Side of Manhattan due to congestive heart failure, longtime spokesman Ken ...

Harry Belafonte, the actor, activist and singer who popularized the Calypso musical style with his famous song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)," has died. He was 96. Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive ...