Harry Belafonte Audiobook (Free)

Harry Belafonte didn’t start out with a imagine being a singer. He wished to end up being an acting professional, and studied movie theater for five years in NY. Unable to find work as an actor, he had to select between abandoning dreams of being a performer completely, or look for a new section of entertainment to go after. Opportunity struck when he was offered a chance to end up being an intermission vocalist at an area jazz membership, and his performing talent began to catch on.

Within a conversation with host Wink Martindale, Belafonte discusses his journey to showbiz success as the “King of Calypso.” He also candidly speaks on his early lifestyle, his involvement in the Civil Privileges Movement and his interest for performing.