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When did Harry Belafonte's first album release?
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Harry Belafonte's first album “Mark Twain” and Other Folk Favorites released in 1954.
Harry Belafonte (March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was an American singer, songwriter, actor, and social activist. One of the most successful African-American pop stars in history, he was dubbed the “King of Calypso” for popularizing the Caribbean musical style (originating in Trinidad & Tobago) with an international audience in the 1950s. His... Read More
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