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The Raven

Omar Shariff
The Raven
Created from a place of pain and sorrow, The Raven is a testament to the transformative and emotional power of the blues. Pianist/singer Omar Shariff (born David Alexander Elam 1938 – 2012) spent his life growing up and surviving in the racist, big city ghetto near San Francisco, CA. He witnessed events that would cause him to turn to music as a way to seek solace and comfort. This album acts as both a preservation tool to blues culture on the West Coast and instrumental therapy for those affected by brutal tragedy. The Raven is musically and emotionally charged and exemplifies the soulful nature of blues music.

Track Listing

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The Raven Omar Shariff 04:24
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Fillmore Street Boogie Omar Shariff 02:39
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103
House Built by the Blues Omar Shariff 03:24
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104
Love Is Just a Fool Omar Shariff 03:18
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105
San Francisco Can Be Such a Lonely Town Omar Shariff 04:31
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106
Great Balls of Fire Omar Shariff 01:55
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107
This Is Love Omar Shariff 05:17
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108
Stranded in St. Louis Omar Shariff 03:48
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109
Omar's Boogie Omar Shariff 03:17
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110
Just a Blues Omar Shariff 03:46
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111
The Rattler Omar Shariff 03:07
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112
The Hoodoo Man Omar Shariff 05:32
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113
Blue Tumbleweed Omar Shariff 02:27
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114
Suffering with the Lowdown Blues Omar Shariff 03:44
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115
Cold Feeling Omar Shariff 04:48
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116
Jimmy, Is That You? Omar Shariff 04:00
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So You Want to Be a Man Omar Shariff 03:05