BIO presents “Ray Charles: America,” a fresh look at the life, impact and influence of the unconventional American icon who transcended every musical genre on Thursday, December 23rd at 8 PM EST (5 PM PST), repeating at midnight and 9 PM (check your local listings for specific broadcast times in your area.)  The two-hour special, narrated by David Duchovny, [...]

Several events are being held to honor the life and legacy or Ray Charles in this year that marks the 80th anniversary of his birth, on September 23, 1930. In April of this year, Concord Records released “Genius + Soul = Jazz,” a deluxe two-CD set that borrows its title from Charles groundbreaking 1961 jazz [...]