In December 2025: Belafonte At Carnegie Hall [8LPs 1-Step Edition]
A masterpiece live album decorating the golden age of Belafonte! Harry Belafonte, is a prominent vocalist who continues to be loved widely in audio files both domestically and internationally. A masterpiece live album that features patterns of charity concerts held over the two days of April 19th and 20th, 1959, which is also said to be his golden age, with a wonderful voice quality and a rich stereo sound, "Harry · Belafonte · Carnegie · Hall · Concert".
To perform in Carnegie Hall must surely be the greatest ambition of every artist, regardless of his or her style of music. But it also presents an enormous challenge, because on such an evening ‘good’ isn’t good enough. The artist is not merely expected to perform to his or her usual high standard – the evening must be exceptional. Harry Belafonte, the charismatic and highly experienced performer, certainly managed to fulfil such expectations, as is testified to by the present double album, which has retained its place as a best-seller at the top of the charts over many years.
This performance contains three acts, as it were: Afro-American moods, Caribbean songs and excursions into the music of the world. Belafonte is in top form and celebrates an exciting, sparkling festival of song, including spontaneous comic interludes, which arise from direct interaction with his enthralled and enthusiastic audience. He is brilliantly supported by Bob Corman and his 47-man orchestra, an ensemble which is reduced to a small combo when the maestro raises his husky voice. It goes without saying that all the favourites are there such as “Jamaica Farewell”, “Day-O” and “Mama Look A Boo Boo”, making this Carnegie Hall event one of the most mesmerizing live performances of all time, which captures the essence of the performer in his prime (All Music Guide). With this double album, you too can sit in the audience and enjoy this great event.
Album: Harry Belafonte At Carnegie Hall
Label: Audionautes Recordings
Format: 8xLPs, 45rpm, 1-Step, 1-Sided, Limited, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered
Country: Italy
Released: December 2025 - TBC
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Calypso, Vocal
Musicians:
- Bass – Norman Keenan
- Bongos, Congas – Danny Barrajanos
- Conductor Orchestra – Robert Corman
- Guitar – Millard Thomas, Raphael Boguslav
- Solo Vocal – Danny Barrajanos
It's time to go into more detail on Belafonte at Carnegie Hall. We all know that the original master is a 3-track tape from 1959. This tape can't go outside the USA.
In 1959 RCA did the stereo master tape too, and also this one can't go outside. So, what AudioNautes Recordings could do, at best, was to have access to one of the best 1959 Master Copy Tapes. Some months after the agreement for the licence AudioNautes Recordings got a GREAT copy of it. Do not be afraid of the copies between the production master and the 3-track one. To work on the session tape can be great but sometimes it's not the best idea. AudioNautes Recordings' master production tape copy is amazing, indeed. AudioNautes Recordings could not believe the quality sound.
Recorded At Carnegie Hall
Manufactured For AudioNautes Recordings
℗ Originally released in 1959. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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Belafonte At Carnegie Hall Album Is Also Available On: Reel Tape and UHQCD
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