Harry Belafonte has passed away at age 96. The legendary singer popularized Caribbean music in the United States. Belafonte, who was known for favoring sleek suits and tailored silhouettes, once walked the runway for Kenneth Cole in 2005.
Throughout his career, Belafonte received a variety of accolades including three Grammys, one Emmy and one Tony.in the ’50s and ’60s, and was close friends with Martin Luther King Jr. Politically, Belafonte was inspired by actor, singer and activist Paul Robeson. “Paul Robeson had been my first great formative influence; you might say he gave me my backbone.
Martin King was the second; he nourished my soul,” explained Belafonte in his 2011 memoir, “My Song.”Belafonte’s involvement in activism continued into ’80s and ’90s. He supported a plethora of causes including the anti-Apartheid movement and HIV/AIDS prevention in Africa. Belafonte was instrumental in organizing the recording of 1985’s “We Are The World” featuring Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. The single raised more than $60 million in humanitarian aid.
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