Who is Harry Belafonte?
Q: Who is Harry Belafonte?
A: Harry Belafonte is an American musician, singer, actor, and social activist.
Q: What is Harry Belafonte's background?
A: Belafonte's father was from Martinique, and his mother was of Jamaican descent.
Q: What is Harry Belafonte well known for?
A: Harry Belafonte is well known for singing the "Banana Boat Song" with the words "Day-O" and popularizing the Caribbean musical style of Calypso in the 1950s.
Q: What causes has Harry Belafonte worked for?
A: Harry Belafonte has worked for civil rights and humanitarian causes.
Q: What political views has Harry Belafonte expressed?
A: Harry Belafonte criticized the policies of George W. Bush and endorsed Barack Obama for President in 2008 and Bernie Sanders for President in 2016.
Q: What is Harry Belafonte's birth name?
A: Harry Belafonte's birth name was originally Belafonete.
Q: When was Harry Belafonte born?
A: Harry Belafonte was born on March 1, 1927.
