#41: Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba (1966)

Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba’s collaboration An Evening With Harry Belafonte and Miriam Makeba earned them a Grammy Award for Best Folk Recording, marking a milestone in global music recognition.

Released during the height of the civil rights movement, the album blended Belafonte’s calypso roots with Makeba’s powerful African folk influences, introducing many listeners to traditional African songs with a fresh, heartfelt approach. Featuring five solo tracks from each artist and two duets, the album wasn’t just a musical achievement—it was a cultural bridge.