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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 5:00am September 23, 2018,

5 interesting facts you should know about soul music legend Ray Charles

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 5:00am September 23, 2018,
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On this day in 1930, talented musician, singer and composer, Ray Charles Robinson was born.

Born in Albany, Georgia, Robinson was one of the first African American artists to merge the blues with gospel to pave the way for rhythm and blues (R&B)music.

He died on June 10, 2013, but his musical legacy still lives on.

Here are five interesting facts about the life of this legend:

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: September 23, 2018

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