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Ray Charles and Tallahassee

February 16, 2011 By admin

Ray Charles is famous for developing soul music by melding gospel-type vocals with ’fifties Rhythm and adding elements of contemporary jazz. He’s also known for merging these with sixties Country and Western to form a highly expressive and individual style. What’s perhaps less well-known is how his early life ties in with the history and musical culture of Tallahassee and Florida. He cut his musical teeth in the Frenchtown district of Tallahassee,  just to the north-west of the city … [Read More...]