Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am a cable news contributor and professor of journalism. Harry Belafonte – who crushed Hollywood's racial barriers in the 1950s, ...

This column joins the civilized world and millions of musical enthusiasts and aficionados of stirring melody in wishing the late master crooner, screen idol, philanthropist and indefatigable ...

In recent weeks, music lovers have shown a clear shift of attention to a mix of local and international hits, according to Google.The songs now trending are proving to resonate across cultures and ...

Joshua Jelly-Schapiro is the author of the books Island People, Names of New York and a forthcoming book on Harry Belafonte, part of Penguin Press' Significations series edited by Henry Louis Gates Jr ...

In 2025, Kenyans turned to Google to explore a diverse mix of musical genres, revealing a rich tapestry of local and global influences. Topping the search charts was Jamaica Farewell by Harry ...