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Streets I Have Walked

Harry Belafonte · 1963

38 min · 12 tracks · folk · calypso

A rich tapestry of folk and calypso, blending cultural narratives with emotive melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • cultural narratives with emotional depth
  • for casual gatherings
  • rich storytelling in each track

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced listening experiences
  • seek modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1963, Harry Belafonte had solidified his status as a key figure in American music following the massive success of his breakthrough album 'Calypso' in 1956. 'Streets I Have Walked' came during a period where he was actively expanding his repertoire beyond calypso, incorporating diverse global influences while advocating for social change.
Stylistic neighbors
Miriam Makeba· Pete Seeger· Odetta

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sit Down 2:31
  • 2 Erev Shel Shoshanim (Night of Roses) 3:13
  • 3 Waltzing Matilda 3:16
  • 4 My Old Paint 3:29
  • 5 Mangwene Mpulele 3:33
  • 6 This Land Is Your Land 3:04
  • 7 Tunga 3:15
  • 8 Sakura (An Early Court Song) 3:59
  • 9 Amen 3:08
  • 10 The Borning Day 3:34
  • 11 This Wicked Race 3:07
  • 12 Come Away Melinda 2:28

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata