Belafonte

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Arriving just before the massive international explosion of his Calypso records, this highly polished sophomore release demonstrates the immensely charismatic vocalist's broad command of global folk traditions. His soaring, intensely theatrical delivery elevates simple work songs, spirituals, and blues narratives into sweeping, heavily orchestrated mainstream pop triumphs. The wildly successful album firmly established him as a premier, barrier-breaking crossover entertainer.