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    A Conversation with Harry Belafonte | My Song

    A Conversation with Harry Belafonte | My Song

    Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library

    November 4, 2011


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    The “King of Calypso,” Harry Belafonte was the first musician to sell more than 1 million LPs, for his third album, Calypso, as well as the first African American man to win an Emmy, for his television special Tonight with Harry Belafonte. He received the National Medal of the Arts, the Kennedy Center Honors, and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, among many honors. Known worldwide for his humanitarian activism as well as his musical achievements, Belafonte has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador for more than 20 years.

    In conversation with Tracey Matisak.

    Memorabilia not permitted. Mr. Belafone will ony sign copies of his new book.


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        Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library

        1901 Vine Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19103

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        $6 (Simulcast Admission)

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        Dates:
        November 4, 2011

        Times:

        7:30 pm

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