Belafonte's beat (7)

I believe the answer is:

calypso

(Other definitions for calypso that I've seen before include "Sea nymph of Greek mythology - Caribbean ballad" , "Ballad - dance - orchid - sea nymph - moon of Saturn" , "W.Indian ballad dealing with topical events" , "W. Indies music" , "Odysseus was delayed by her" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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