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Ray Charles Memorial Library opens today
Written by admin on September 23, 2010 – 7:00 am -| The Ray Charles Memorial Library opens today on what would have been the late star’s 80th birthday. The Library is located on the ground floor of 2107 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, which was the home of Charles’ offices and recording studio. The second floor houses the operations of The Ray Charles Foundation. |
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Valerie Ervin, President of The Ray Charles Foundation, has commented on the aims of the Ray Charles Memorial Library:
| “The Library was envisioned not solely as a tribute to his life and extraordinary accomplishments. It is also aligned with the core of his humanitarian work – to use his story to inspire and educate young people and those less fortunate on how to conquer adversities and create success in spite of obstacles.” |
The Library will house Ray’s piano and recording equipment, stage wardrobe, photographs, documents and awards. There will also be interactive activities, including the chance to mix a song or sing along on a stage as a background “Raelett.”
For the first few months, the Ray Charles Memorial Library will be open exclusively to school groups by invitation only. It will open to the general public later in 2011.
A collection of unreleased tracks from Ray Charles will be released next month to mark his 80th birthday. “Rare Genius: The Undiscovered Masters” will contain tracks recorded over 30 years.
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