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Lucent Library of Black History - Ray Charles and the Birth of Soul (Lucent Library of Black History)

By Woog, Adam

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Ray Charles wasn't called "The Genius" for nothing. Charles profoundly influenced the history of black music by fusing secular and church music into the electrifying style called soul. He also overcame astonishing obstacles -- both personal and social -- to become a beloved singer-musician and a genuine American icon.

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978-1-59018-844-6
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Lucent Books


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Reviewed on June 1, 2006

Gr 7-Up Woog does an excellent job of describing Charles -s rare talent and the trajectory of his long and legendary career. He discusses the singer -s early life of abject poverty in Florida, the onset of blindness at the age of seven, and the influence of h...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

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