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Harry Belafonte (* 1. März 1927 in Harlem, New York; eigentlich Harold George Belafonte) ist ein US-amerikanischer Sänger, Schauspieler und Entertainer. Belafonte wird als Sohn eines Matrosen aus Martinique und einer jamaikanischen Hilfsarbeiterin in New York geboren. Er wächst im New Yorker Schwarzenghetto auf und zieht 1935 mit seiner Mutter und seinen beiden älteren Brüdern in deren Heimatland Jamaika. 1939 kehren sie zurück nach New York und er besucht dort die George Washington High School. Während des Zweiten Weltkrieges gehört er der US Navy an. Nach einem Theaterbesuch in einem „Negertheater“, in welchem Paul Robeson auftritt, beschließt er Schauspieler zu...

Fresh off his 2007 world tour, Sharif immediately returned to the studio to begin work on his 3rd release, "Kisses and Lies." Recording in various studios on the East Coast, Sharif was thrilled to collaborate with many of his favorite musicians and songwriters. Some of the musicians appearing on Sharif's latest release include: Rhett Miller from the Old 97's Jon Graboff from Ryan Adams' Cardinals Tim Bradshaw from John Mayer & David Gray's bands Mark Goldenberg from Jackson Browne & Brett Dennen's bands Stewart Myers from Jason Mraz and Liz Phair's bands "Kisses and Lies" documents Sharif's tumultuous life over...

Sharissa (born 1976) is an American/Jamaican R&B singer and songwriter. Her full names is Sharissa Dawes. She originally signed to Motown Records, Sharissa released her first album, No Half Steppin in early 2002, which spawned the hit "Any Other Night" and the minor R&B hit "No Half Steppin'." After a falling out with Motown Records and unremarkable sales, she was dropped from the label and later joined Virgin Records. Her second album is titled Every Beat of My Heart and features the single "In Love With a Thug." The song features R. Kelly. The album was released in Japan released...

Sharif’s (born 02.06.1982) love for music spread’s back to his early childhood, growing up in the early 80’s he was exposed to the likes of the Cure, New Order and Bob Marley (thanks to his older siblings). A confessed childhood band geek, Sharif’s introduction to playing music amongst other musicians was brought about with playing in the school band as a lead clarinetist. As his overall appreciation of music grew so did his knowledge and passion for classical music only to later move on to the saxophone where by he was exposed to a lot more jazz and funk. By...