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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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101
Omar Shariff
04:24
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102
Omar Shariff
02:39
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103
Omar Shariff
03:24
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104
Omar Shariff
03:18
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105
Omar Shariff
04:31
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106
Omar Shariff
01:55
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107
Omar Shariff
05:17
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108
Omar Shariff
03:48
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109
Omar Shariff
03:17
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110
Omar Shariff
03:46
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111
Omar Shariff
03:07
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112
Omar Shariff
05:32
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113
Omar Shariff
02:27
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114
Omar Shariff
03:44
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115
Omar Shariff
04:48
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116
Omar Shariff
04:00
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117
Omar Shariff
03:05