The Music Educator of the Year and winner of the Entertainment Law Initiative writing contest were also named.

Harry Belafonte was a world-class entertainer ... It was an immediate success, topping Billboard’s pop album chart for a total of 31 weeks. Calypso is widely credited with popularizing calypso ...

the craft of songwriting and the power of songs to affect social change. The award was named in honor of the late singer and actor Harry Belafonte, a powerful voice for social justice throughout ...