Belafonte Sings of the Caribbean

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Capitalizing on the massive, unprecedented success of his previous calypso record, the charismatic vocalist dives deeper into the folk traditions of the West Indies. The highly polished, undeniably infectious arrangements perfectly frame his smooth, theatrical delivery, cementing his status as the undisputed king of the mid-century Caribbean music craze. The massively successful release continued to introduce mainstream audiences to global rhythms via sophisticated pop production.