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American actor hailed for his many classical roles whose voice became known to millions as that of Darth Vader in Star Wars

Few Americans today know about the events that occurred 75 years ago in the small Hudson Valley community of Peekskill, New York. That’s where a riot broke out at a folk concert that marked a significant turning point in the political landscape of the post-World War II era.

Rich Men North of Richmond represents the poor but lets the wealthy off the hook

The Caribbean-American singer and actor Harry Belafonte has passed away from congestive heart failure at the age of 96. Although he was well known for songs like Day-O (The Banana Boat song) and Jump In The Line, which earned him the title “King of Calypso”, his music was a vehicle…

Actor, writer and singer Tayo Aluko is inspired by Paul Robeson and Harry Belafonte

Ryan Calais Cameron’s terrific three-hander dramatises a meeting in 1955 Hollywood, mapping the dilemmas that actors of colour still face

The British director recalls how the great US singer, actor and activist became a mentor to him – after giving a speech about Tarzan to celebrate 12 Years a Slave winning an award

Chart-topping calypso singer who supported US civil rights movement and African initiatives dies of congestive heart failure

IN the new book Our Fathers Fought Franco (Luath Press), edited by Willy Maley, four adult children tell the stories of their fathers. Here’s an…