Channel Title: Harry Belafonte Television and Video Archive Channel Description: This channel is dedicated to the artistic legacy of Harry Belafonte (March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023) with a strong focus on his music. Here you will find rare, unreleased, and out of print television programs, video and audio recordings. Biography: Harry Belafonte was born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. on March 1, 1927, and was a singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American Standards. He was one of the frontrunners in what would later be known as world music. He has also starred in several films. Belafonte was a close friend and confidant of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and an early supporter of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Throughout his career, he was an advocate for political and humanitarian causes. Disclaimer: This channel is non-commercial and not associated with, affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Belafonte estate. <video> Harry Belafonte - Lead Man Holler Description: Harry Belafonte - Lead Man Holler, excerpt from the film "Island in the Sun" (1957). This song is also featured on the studio album "Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean" (1957). #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte & Dianne Reeves - Come Away Melinda (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte & Dianne Reeves - Come Away Melinda, excerpt from "Harry Belafonte - Drei Lieder (Three Songs) (1983)". For the complete program click: https://youtu.be/qQKufttgFbE #harrybelafonte #belafonte #peace #antiwar </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - We Are the World (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte - We Are the World, excerpt from "Harry Belafonte in Concert - The Croma Show (1986)". For the complete program click: https://youtu.be/bw2pR23kVNI #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte on Parkinson in Australia (1981) - HD (720p) Description: Harry Belafonte appears on Parkinson in Australia. The program aired on June 20th 1981, and features an interview with Harry Belafonte about his life, and performances by Harry Belafonte and Letta Mbulu. The following songs are performed: Pastures of Plenty, Jamaica Farewell, Streets of London, Carry On (by Letta Mbulu), New York Taxi. #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte & Letta Mbulu - Nonqonqo (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte & Letta Mbulu - Nonqonqo (Live). Excerpt from the album "Künstler für den Frieden" (Artists for Peace) (1982). #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - Paradise in Gazankulu (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte - Paradise in Gazankulu, excerpt from "Harry Belafonte in Concert - Global Carnival (1988)". This song was first featured on the studio album "Paradise in Gazankulu" (1988). Click on this link for the complete program: https://youtu.be/_jXgTwMhjbU #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte & Charles Aznavour - Matilda (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte & Charles Aznavour - Matilda, live on Champs-Élysées (1988). This song is also featured on the studio album "Belafonte" (1956), but was first released as a single in 1953. </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - Sing Your Song (2011) - HD (1080p) Description: Harry Belafonte - Sing Your Song (2011), a biographical documentary on the life and times of singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte. Directed by Susanne Rostock. </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - Pastures of Plenty (Live) - HD (720p) Description: Harry Belafonte - Pastures of Plenty, excerpt from "Harry Belafonte on Parkinson in Australia (1981)". Recorded live on June 20th 1981.This song was first featured on the album "Ballads, Blues & Boasters (1964)". Click this link for the complete program: https://youtu.be/A9Yyz4mN3XE #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte in Concert (Spain, 1988) - 4K (2160p) Description: Harry Belafonte in Concert, recorded live in Madrid for the TVE program Sabado Noche, 26 March, 1988. Setlist: Kwela (Listen to the Man), Skin to Skin (with Sharon Brooks), Day-O (The Banana Boat Song), Global Carnival, Matilda. #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) rehearsal (1955) Description: Harry Belafonte - Day-O (The Banana Boat Song) rehearsal (1955). Excerpt from the album "Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean - In True Stereo for the First Time" with 65 minutes of bonus material, that includes the complete 1955 "Day-O" recording sessions. The official version of this song is featured on the studio album "Calypso" (1956). #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - How Long Have You Been Blind (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte - How Long Have You Been Blind, audio excerpt from a Harry Belafonte show from ORTF-TV, France broadcasted in November 1976. #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - Kwela (Listen to the Man) (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte - Kwela (Listen to the Man), from the album "Belafonte '89, international version (1989)". Available on double CD under the title "Stationen (1990)". Recorded live in Ravensburg, Germany, November 1988. #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - Turn Around (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte - Turn Around, excerpt from "The Bell Telephone Hour" (1959). This song is also featured on the studio album "Love Is A Gentle Thing" (1959). #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video> <video> Harry Belafonte - Mama Look A Booboo (Live) Description: Harry Belafonte - Mama Look A Booboo, excerpt from "Harry Belafonte in Concert (Japan, 1960)". Recorded live at Sankei Hall, Tokyo, 18 July 1960. This song was first released as a single in 1957. Click this link for the complete program: https://youtu.be/SnswQxvfci8 #harrybelafonte #belafonte </video>

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This channel is dedicated to the artistic legacy of Harry Belafonte (March 1, 1927 - April 25, 2023) with a strong focus on his music. Here you will find rare, unreleased, and out of print television programs, video and audio recordings.

Biography:

Harry Belafonte was born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. on March 1, 1927, and was a singer, songwriter, activist, and actor. He recorded and performed in many genres, including blues, folk, gospel, show tunes, and American Standards. He was one of the frontrunners in what would later be known as world music. He has also starred in several films.

Belafonte was a close friend and confidant of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and an early supporter of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Throughout his career, he was an advocate for political and humanitarian causes.

Disclaimer: This channel is non-commercial and not associated with, affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Belafonte estate.

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