Album: The Essential Collection by Ray Charles
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Artist Background: Ray Charles Robinson (September 23, 1930 - June 10, 2004), known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records. He also helped racially integrate country and pop music during the 1960s with his crossover success on ABC Records, most notably with his Modern Sounds albums. While with ABC, Charles became one of the ... Part of the Albany, Georgia music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

Music Scene: Part of the Albany, Georgia music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Soul movement. Known for Urban/R&B style.

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The Essential Collection

Ray Charles

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