SHOCKING : FACTS ABOUT "HARRY BELAFONTE"

One of the era's most popular African-American music artists,

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He achieved success with songs including Island In The Sun, Mary's Boy Child, and the UK's No. 1 Day-O.

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MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE

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