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The Boston Symphony Finds Surprises and Strengths in New Music

Over two nights at Carnegie Hall, the Boston Symphony Orchestra presented the New York premieres of works by Thierry Escaich and Thomas Adès.

By Oussama Zahr

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Harry Belafonte’s Songs: Hear 10 Essential Tracks

He began his career during the 1950s folk revival and continued to record — and helped orchestrate “We Are the World” — while pursing his many other artistic and political interests.

By Jon Pareles

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Harry Belafonte, Folk Hero

Cool and charismatic, Belafonte channeled his stardom into activism. He was a true people person, who knew how to reach, teach and challenge us.

By Wesley Morris

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Harry Belafonte on His Artistic Values and His Activism

In interviews and articles in The New York Times, Mr. Belafonte, who died on Tuesday, spoke about the civil rights movement and his frustration with how Black life was depicted onscreen.

By The New York Times