MORNINGSIDE HEIGHTS, Manhattan (WABC) -- It was a celebration inside the Riverside Church. The rhythm of African drummers set the tone for an outpouring of tributes to the legendary Harry Belafonte.

If the name Harry Belafonte means anything these days, it’s most likely for the Banana Boat Song, better known as Day-O. But for lifelong fans like me, that’s kind of a shame. As great as that song is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Recording Academy has selected “Deliver,” written by Iman Jordan (performer), Roy Gartrell, Tam Jones, and Ariel Loh—as the ...

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 ...

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 ...

"I believe the Grammys also missed an opportunity to remind the world that there was another great artist and humanitarian," wrote Shari in an essay Jack Irvin has worked at PEOPLE since 2022. He ...

*The legendary Harry Belafonte, a groundbreaking artist and activist, left an indelible mark on the worlds of music, film, and civil rights. His influence extended far beyond his career, inspiring ...

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer left an undeniable mark on the music industry. Harry Belafonte passed away on April 25, 2023, at 96 years old. The Recording Academy honored the iconic musician/activist ...

NEW YORK -- Harry Belafonte's family celebrated the late actor, musician and civil rights activist Friday on what would have been his 97th birthday. He died in April 2023. "Happy birthday, Dad ... We ...

Into Detroit’s cavernous Riviera Theater one evening last week trooped well-heeled symphony patrons alongside wide-eyed teen-agers and hep college students. While the brasses and strings shimmered and ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "I believe the Grammys also missed an opportunity to remind the world that there was another great artist and humanitarian," wrote ...