Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte, musician, calypso star, civil rights activist and humanitarian, died at his home on Manhattan’s Upper West Side on Tuesday morning. He was 96.

Tuesday’s NYC-area shows include Dua Lipa, Elton John, Faye Webster, Erick Slick, and more.

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We picked the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational and, of course, Muppetational musical numbers from its five seasons, from Julie Andrews to Alice Cooper.

The ”surprise” birthday livestream will celebrate and honor Harry’s legacy as the founder of The Gathering For Justice with video tributes and testimonials by civil rights and racial justice leaders, elected officials, artists, athletes, and many more.

The 2020 lineup of TFF also includes documentaries on Ronnie Wood, DMX, Serj Tankian, Banksy, Ricky Powell, Pharrell, Yung Lean, Harry Belafonte, plus the NYC premiere of Pete Davidson’s The King of Staten Island and more.

The night celebrated the King of Calypso’s 93rd birthday, and featured a star-studded lineup of musicians who honored Belafonte’s legacy.

Singer, songwriter, activist and actor Harry Belafonte turns 93 in March and the Apollo tribute also includes Talib Kweli, Aloe Blacc, Alice Smith, and more

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The night also included music from Tom Morello, and appearances by Harry Belafonte, Noam Chomsky, Danny Devito and Danny Glover.