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The Documentary: Harry Belafonte: A life

Harry Belafonte: A life

29/04/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - The Documentary, Harry Belafonte: A life

Harry Belafonte was known for his singing. Following his death, we look back on his life

Harry Belafonte was known for his singing. Following his death, we look back on his life.

Harry Belafonte was known for his singing, acting and for his prominence as a civil rights activist.  Following his death aged 96, we look back on his life.

(Photo: Event honouree Harry Belafonte attends the 2016 Library Lions gala at New York Public Library. Credit: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images)

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