Travis Smiley Interviews Ray On NPR, Pt 1 & 2 (2002)

• Part 1 here.
• Part 2 here.

From NPR website (2004):

Legendary musician Ray Charles died Thursday at age 73. In honor of his great life and legacy, The Tavis Smiley Show is presenting a two-part tribute to Ray Charles. In 2002, Charles did his last NPR interview with NPR's Travis Smiley.