An Evening with Belafonte
Harry Belafonte · 1957
45 min · 11 tracks · folk · calypso
A vibrant tapestry of calypso rhythms and folk melodies that celebrate cultural heritage and storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent listening experience
- cultural storytelling immersion
- reflective late-night vibes
- melodic journey through themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1957, 'An Evening with Belafonte' marked Harry Belafonte's rise as a leading figure in American music, following his breakout with the hit 'Day-O' just a few years prior. This album showcased his unique blend of Caribbean influences and mainstream appeal, solidifying his status as a cultural icon during the civil rights movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miriam Makeba· Pete Seeger· Odetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Merci Bon Dieu 2:54
- 2 Once Was 4:44
- 3 Hava Nageela 3:14
- 4 Danny Boy 5:48
- 5 The Drummer and the Cook 3:55
- 6 Come o My Love 4:23
- 7 Shenandoah 3:45
- 8 Mary's Boy Child 4:19
- 9 Cu Cu Ru Cu Cu Paloma 5:28
- 10 Eden Was Just Like This 2:58
- 11 When the Saints Go Marching In 3:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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