How Harry Belafonte embraced Black culture in music

About the Episode

On September 21, 1998, Harry Belafonte spoke about the intersection of music and race and the influence that Paul Robeson had on his career and the Black community as a whole. Interview conducted for "American Masters—Paul Robeson: Here I Stand" (1999), directed by St. Clair Bourne.

Aired: 07/11/22 | Expires: | Runtime: 16m 49s

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