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Tommy Blaize & Nyjo Present: Ray Charles at Woolwich Works

Where

Woolwich Works
The Fireworks Factory, 11 No. 1 Street
London
Map
+44 20 8035 8835

Tommy Blaize & Nyjo Present: Ray Charles at Woolwich Works

When

Sat, April 1, 2023
19:30

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Musicians

NYJO
various

About

The father of Soul, Ray Charles changed the course of music history with his pioneering combination of gospel, jazz, and R&B. Nicknamed โ€˜the Geniusโ€™, he would become one of the most recognisable artists of the 20th century, his hoarse voice and passionate performances made him an icon, celebrated across the globe. A prolific pianist, singer, and composer, Charles was also an important figure in the American civil rights movement of the 1950s and 60s. His refusal to perform at racially segregated venues would lead to a life-ban from his home state of Georgia, who would later apologise and make his version of Georgia on My Mind the official state anthem....

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