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ISLAND IN THE SUN 5 CDs WITH BOOK
Harry Belafonte's career began in the New York jazz clubs around 1949 and this 5-CD set tells the story of his early career from some previously unissued early jazz songs to his CALYPSO album and beyond. Included here are Belafonte's timeless interpretations of songs from his recordings and his concerts including many recorded several times as Belafonte refined his approach to them, with all the unissued versions included here. Also included are his first five albums complete; MARK TWAIN, BELAFONTE, CALYPSO, AN EVENING WITH BELAFONTE and SONGS OF THE CARIBBEAN, all digitally remastered from the original master tapes. The 100 page hardcover book includes striking first-person reminiscences from many of his close associates as well as Belafonte himself as well as many rare and previously unpublished photos and a complete discography.
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