Tag Archives: Ray Charles

Me and Brother Ray – Part 1: Reverse Integrations

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Richard Guzman

This is the lead post for a series of five video lectures on Ray Charles…on me and Brother Ray, I should say.  Not that I’ve ever met him personally—except to see him in concert—but Ray Charles, a titanic figure in American culture, … Continue reading →

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July 4th, But No Ray Charles

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Richard Guzman

The Video Below shows a few moments of the crowds at Naperville, Illinois’, Ribfest on July 4, 2014, and some of the fireworks which followed.  I did the video so that at the end I could put a few seconds … Continue reading →

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“Authentic” World Music

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Richard Guzman

There’s no better place to introduce yourself to World Music than the boxed set Global Celebration: Authentic Music from Festivals and Celebrations Around the World. Ellipsis Arts, a record label that’s been compiling wonderful World Music collections for 20 years, … Continue reading →

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