Soul's father: 90th birthday of Ray Charles
2020-09-23T05:35:19.144Z
September 23 marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of American musician Ray Charles. As a child, he lost his eyesight, but his disability did not interfere with his music studies. Charles loved to experiment with styles and became one of the founders of soul. His most famous compositions include Hit the Road Jack, Unchain my Heart, Georgia on My Mind and I've Got A Woman. The work of Ray Charles has received 17 Grammy awards, and the name of the musician appears on the lists of the greatest artists and singers according to Rolling Stone. The performer was inducted into the rock and roll and rhythm and blues halls of fame.
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