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Opinion: Harry Belafonte's voice will live on

Calypso singer and actor Harry Belafonte performs in concert at London's Kilburn National Ballroom on Aug. 10 1958. Alan Meek/Getty Images hide caption

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Simon Says

Opinion: Harry Belafonte's voice will live on

NPR's Scott Simon takes a moment to remember singer and activist Harry Belafonte, who died this week at the age of 96.

Opinion: Harry Belafonte's voice will live on

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Three Harry Belafonte performances you won't want to miss

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Three Harry Belafonte performances you won't want to miss

The iconic singer, humanitarian, and actor Harry Belafonte died today at the age of 96. His career spanned many decades, giving award-winning performances, where he dazzled regardless of the genre. We're remembering Belafonte's life and legacy – and talking about some of his great performances.

Three Harry Belafonte performances you won't want to miss

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Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

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Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

The iconic and barrier-breaking performer died Tuesday of congestive heart failure.

Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and activist, has died at age 96

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Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

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The Record

Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

This year's batch of inductees bring the Recording Registry up to 500 entries.

Run-DMC, Pauline Oliveros, 'Rumours,' Chic And Beethoven Added To Library Of Congress

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Harry Belafonte: Out Of Struggle, A Beautiful Voice

Harry Belafonte's new memoir is titled My Song. An HBO documentary about the singer-songwriter and activist, Sing My Song, is scheduled to air Oct. 17.

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Music Interviews

Harry Belafonte: Out Of Struggle, A Beautiful Voice

The singer's new memoir reveals a man who has packed enough life for 10 people into his 84 years.

Harry Belafonte: Out Of Struggle, A Beautiful Voice

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