Making Belafonte
An Appreciation with Terrance McKnight
2019 · Producer, Writer, Director, Editor, Sound Designer · with Terrance McNight, Michael Shobe, Merrin Lazyan
“It is because of shows like this that I have become a member and donor at WQXR.” - Jude Shaw from NYC.
Harry Belafonte is known as one of history’s most successful and iconic pop stars. The “King of Calypso” brought us the Banana Boat Song (Day-O), Matilda, and his album Calypso was the first million-selling LP by a single artist.
While his ongoing career in film, television and personal appearances continue to bring him universal acclaim, his passion for civil rights is still at the core of everything he does.
In Making Belafonte, host Terrance McKnight takes us through his recently discovered personal connection to the iconic artist, and Belafonte introduces us to the people and experiences that helped shape his character and artistic aspirations.
Life of the work
- 2019 WQXR — First Aired
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