Yesteryear Celebrities Who are Still Alive and Kickin’
Harry Belafonte, 93 Years Old
Even though the ‘King of Calypso’, Harry Belafonte, belonged to a different era of music altogether, his contribution in bringing the Caribbean sound to mainstream American music lovers, will forever be remembered. Originating from the country of Trinidad & Tobago, he came to the US and went on to write and perform effortlessly in genres such as gospel, folk, blues and show tunes. His song, The Banana Boat Song, went on to become a major hit which people listen to, even today. Harry was also an actor having starred in many movies and musicals over the years, but his most prominent role has been of an activist in American politics, standing tall besides Martin Luther King Jr. in the past. For all his hard work and dedication to humanitarian causes, he has been felicitated with many accolades and awards.
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