Harry Belafonte didn’t start out with a imagine being a singer. He wished to be an actor, and studied theater for five years in New York. Unable to discover work as an actor, he previously 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 provided an opportunity to end up being an intermission singer at an area jazz club, and his performing talent began to catch on.

In 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 existence, his participation in the Civil Privileges Movement and his enthusiasm for performing.