Overview
Ray 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. This compelling edition explores the life, career, and legacy of Ray Charles. The book covers topics such as the musician's formative experiences at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind, his rise from obscurity to fame with ABC-Paramount Records, and the lasting impact of his work on both history and the music industry.
Full Product Details
Author: Adam Woog
Publisher: Cengage Gale
Imprint: Lucent Books
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.395kg
ISBN: 9781590188446
ISBN 10: 1590188446
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 21 January 2006
Recommended Age: From 13 to 16 years
Audience:
Young adult
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Teenage / Young adult
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Review: Ray Charles and the Birth of Soul Studying this past and understanding how it contributes to present-day dialogues about race and history in America is a critical component of contemporary education...Each volume focuses on one aspect of African American experience and history that has helped shape American society and inform its citizens' attitudes and beliefs about African Americans. Each volume includes black and white illustrations and photos, a relevant chronology, and an index. --Doug's Student Reference Room, June 2008
Review: Ray Charles and the Birth of Soul ""Studying this past and understanding how it contributes to present-day dialogues about race and history in America is a critical component of contemporary education...Each volume focuses on one aspect of African American experience and history that has helped shape American society and inform its citizens' attitudes and beliefs about African Americans. Each volume includes black and white illustrations and photos, a relevant chronology, and an index.""--Doug's Student Reference Room, June 2008
Review: Ray Charles and the Birth of Soul Studying this past and understanding how it contributes to present-day dialogues about race and history in America is a critical component of contemporary education...Each volume focuses on one aspect of African American experience and history that has helped shape American society and inform its citizens' attitudes and beliefs about African Americans. Each volume includes black and white illustrations and photos, a relevant chronology, and an index.--Doug's Student Reference Room, June 2008
