Publisher's Synopsis
Harry Belafonte was born on March 1, 1927, in Harlem, New York City. His parents, Melvine and Harold George Belafonte Sr., were Jamaican immigrants. He was the youngest of four children, and his childhood was marked by poverty and parental separation.
Harry Belafonte, born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr., on March 1, 1927, is a singer, actor, and social activist. Belafonte's childhood years were filled with many challenges that shaped his life and career.Belafonte was born in Harlem, New York, to Caribbean immigrant parents. His mother, Melvine Love, was of Jamaican descent, and his father, Harold George Bellanfanti Sr., was of Martinican origin. Belafonte was the youngest of four siblings.
Belafonte's childhood was marked by poverty and instability. His mother, who worked as a domestic worker, struggled to make ends meet. Belafonte's father, who worked as a chef on ships, was often absent from the family. When Belafonte was eight years old, his mother sent him and his brother to live with their grandmother in Jamaica.Belafonte's grandmother was a strict disciplinarian who instilled in him a strong sense of discipline and work ethic. She also introduced him to the world of music. Belafonte's grandmother had a Victrola, and she would play recordings of famous jazz musicians, such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington, for him. Belafonte was captivated by the music and would sing along.
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