| The Many Moods of Belafonte | ||||
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| Released | 1962 | |||
| Genre | Vocal, folk | |||
| Label | RCA Victor | |||
| Producer | Bob Bollard | |||
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The Many Moods of Belafonte is an album by Harry Belafonte, released by RCA Victor (LSP-2574) in 1962. The album features performances by South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela and vocalist Miriam Makeba.
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| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1962 | The Billboard 200 | 25 |
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