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In which year was Harry Belafonte's breakthrough album Calypso released?

  • 1954

  • 1955

  • 1956

  • 1957

Answer

Harry Belafonte's breakthrough album Calypso was released in 1956. The album was the first million-selling LP by a single artist and featured the hit song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)". Calypso helped to establish Belafonte as a major recording artist and brought calypso music to a wider audience.
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