by Harry Belafonte · Discmedi (Galileo Music Communication) · CD · EAN 8424295042439
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«The Original Calypso and Other Folk Songs» is the compilation album by Harry Belafonte, released in 2007 by Discmedi, on double CD.
Compilation of calypso and folk songs performed by Harry Belafonte, with classics such as «Matilda», «Jamaica Farewell» and «Day-O (Banana Boat Song)». It also includes early recordings and rarities from the 1950s, alongside traditional tunes from the Caribbean and American repertoire.
Forty tracks on two discs, within the Roots Collection series. Among the extras, first versions of «Matilda» (1953), «Man Smart (Woman Smarter)» (1952) and the 78 rpm single from 1949.
For listeners of calypso and classic folk and for collectors of Harry Belafonte's recordings.
