Swing Dat Hammer
Harry Belafonte · 1960
37 min · 10 tracks · folk · calypso
A vibrant blend of calypso rhythms and folk storytelling that celebrates Caribbean culture and resilience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo flow
- engaging storytelling elements
- vibrant cultural celebration
- consistent listening experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1960, 'Swing Dat Hammer' was Harry Belafonte's fifth studio album, following his pivotal work on 'Calypso' which popularized the genre in America. At this point in his career, Belafonte had already established himself as a leading figure in music, blending social activism with entertainment, further enhancing his influence.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Miriam Makeba· Pete Seeger· Odetta
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Look Over Yonder 2:51
- 2 Bald Headed Woman 3:30
- 3 Grizzly Bear 3:27
- 4 Diamond Joe 3:36
- 5 Here Rattler Here 3:57
- 6 Another Man Done Gone 2:21
- 7 Swing Dat Hammer 4:38
- 8 Go Down Old Hannah 3:47
- 9 Rocks and Gravel 4:10
- 10 Talkin’ an’ Signifyin’ 5:08
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