Music Legend Harry Belafonte Passes Away at 96
It is being reported that Music Legend Harry Belafonte passed away Tuesday morning at the age of 96 according to the New York Times.
Harry was credited with introducing the United States to Caribbean music with the hit song “Day-O (Banana Boat Song).
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Harry appeared on The Muppet Show back in 1979 where he tried to sing his song Day-O with Fozzie.
Harry had this to say about his appearance on the Muppets:
“I seldom do television appearances, but I have always had the highest regard for Jim Henson’s taste and artistry, so when I was invited to be a guest on The Muppet Show, I saw that this might be an opportunity to do something very worthwhile. I had a long talk with Jim in California at about the time he was beginning work on The Muppet Movie, and — given that I have a more than a casual interest in Third World music — I proposed to him that the show might provide the occasion to take a look at the lore and history of other worlds, other places.”
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
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