{"title":"Harry Belafonte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarry Belafonte was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and social activist. Born on March 1, 1927 in Harlem, New York, he made a significant impact on the music industry with his powerful voice and diverse musical style. Belafonte's career spanned several decades and he achieved great success with hits like \"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)\" and \"Jamaica Farewell.\" In addition to his musical talents, Belafonte was also known for his activism and commitment to social justice causes. He used his platform to advocate for civil rights and equality throughout his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBelafonte's influence can be seen in the work of many other artists who followed in his footsteps. Some similar performers include *Pat Boone*, *Perry Como*, *The Kingston Trio*, *The Brothers Four*, *Bobby Darin*, *Trini Lopez*, *Frankie Laine*, *Petula Clark*, *Patti Page*, *Johnnie Ray*, *Connie Francis*, *Peter, Paul and Mary*, *Nana Mouskouri*,*Louis Prima,* Fats Domino,* Doris Day,* Miriam Makeba,* The Andrews Sisters,* Ricky Nelson,* Pete Seeger*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite Harry Belafonte's passing on April 25, 2023 in Manhattan, New York, his legacy as an artist and activist continues to inspire generations. His contributions to music and society will always be\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"belafonte-at-the-greek-theatre-live-2y4ftz","title":"Belafonte at the Greek Theatre (Live)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Speakers Corner production was made using analogue master tape and mastering 100% purely analogue.     The show, which rolled over the open-air stage of the Greek Theatre night after night in the late summer of 1963, attracted fans as if on a pilgrimage to the mountains of Hollywood. Many who could not get hold of a map climbed the surrounding trees to be able to admire the Calypso man at least from a distance.  Also on the lookout and with sound equipment at the ready were the people of the company RCA, which released the eagerly awaited album the following year. Some of the songs like the wriggling \"Zombie Jamboree\", \"Look Over Yonder\" and the wonderfully dripping Schmonzette \"Try To Remember\" were previously only available as studio versions. Most of the other numbers were brand new and sounded for the first time in a sparkling live atmosphere, which is authentically reproduced on this record.  Here a laugh as a receipt for a casual saying, there a rumble of boards, then again concentrated silence of a spellbound listening audience - something like this only happens on stage.  For Belafonte connoisseurs, these recordings are regarded as the crowning glory of the artistically highly productive phase of the years 1959 to 1963. Of the many good albums, this is one of the best. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Personnel: Harry Belafonte (voc); Howard Roberts (cond); William Eaton (clavietta); Ernest Calabria, Jay Berliner (g); John Cartwright (b); Percy Brice (dr); Ralph MacDonald (perc), choir and orchestra\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Speakers Corner Records","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50490020659531,"sku":"2046067","price":74.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/product_id._6bee4010_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727649478"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_fb8b7cf7_thumbnail_4096_7cb5703a-3b6a-49d3-9bd8-193b5ab26e56.jpg?v=1727649460","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/collections\/harry-belafonte.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}