Island in the Sun

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"Island in the Sun" is a 1957 calypso-style song by Harry Belafonte that became one of his signature hits and is closely associated with Caribbean themes and imagery.

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Island in the Sun canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf single
song
artist Harry Belafonte
associatedWith Caribbean culture
Caribbean imagery
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
decadeOfRelease 1950s
describedAs calypso-style song
genre calypso
hasInfluenceOn popular image of the Caribbean
hasMusicalStyle calypso
hasNotableCharacteristic evocative island-themed lyrics
relaxed, melodic vocal delivery
strong Caribbean thematic elements
hasPerformer Harry Belafonte
hasTheme Caribbean life
island imagery
nostalgia
hasTitle Island in the Sun
isSignatureSongOf Harry Belafonte
language English
mainSubject an idyllic island
notableFor being one of Harry Belafonte's signature songs
originalMedium audio recording
partOf Harry Belafonte discography
performer Harry Belafonte
yearOfRelease 1957

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Harry Belafonte notableWork Island in the Sun
Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. notableWork Island in the Sun