A crisp, fun mixture of Americana, folk, gospel & blues.

10 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Traditional Folk, SPIRITUAL: Inspirational



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Ray Powell grew up in a house filled with music. His father was a country singer/ musician, his mother used to sing him silly songs when he was a child, and his 3 sisters were Beatles and Monkees fans, and fans of much of the American pop music explosion in the 60âs. âthere was always music in our houseâ, says Ray. His father taught him the 3 basic G, C & D chords on the guitar, and Ray taught himself from there. Rayâs early influences were Charley Pride and Elvis, but the songwriting of people like Bob Dylan, Lennon & McCartney, Mike Nesmith, and Woody Guthrie really lit a fire in his heart. âThereâs no high like finishing a new song, and then the fun of playing itâ, He says. Rayâs first CD, âHeritageâ brings together many years in a single volume. A good mixture of Folk, Americana, Blues and Gospel, blended with Native American, family and Spiritual themes, this CD tells of Rayâs life from a cherished Native American heritage, to a holy, heavenly heritage. âSalute To Lori â written in honor of Lori Piestewa, and âMy Little Girlâ, written about his daughterâs premature birth are both tear jerkers, while âSheriff Joeâ & âArizona Road Construction Bluesâ will bring a chuckle to your heart. Ray-âI had the honor of performing âSalute to Loriâ at the annually held Piestewa memorial in 2007.â It was tough getting through the song as Loriâs parents and Jessica Lynch were only a few feet away from me. I somehow finished the song. They are wonderful people, and I was so honored.â