synffRay Charles, the legendary pianist, singer, and songwriter dubbed "The Genius," fused jazz, soul, blues, and R&B into a raw, gospel-infused sound that redefined American music.
Blinded in childhood and always seen in dark glasses, he channeled personal torment and joy through his emotive vocals and…
4 roots·43 legacies
Roots trace the artists and scenes that shaped Ray Charles; legacies follow the artists carrying those ideas forward. The names below are the most-mentioned direct connections in the graph.
Start with the roots
The Raelettes, Hank Crawford, Quincy Jones, Sonny Stitt Quartet
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