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Lucent Library of Black History - Ray Charles and the Birth of Soul (Lucent Library of Black History)
Lucent Library of Black History Ray Charles and the Birth of Soul - Lucent Library of Black History Author:Adam Woog 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.