Sun Ra Publishing

Welcome to sunrapublishing.com, your gateway to captivating stories and engaging insights about the experience of African people throughout the Diaspora. Sundiata Ramin is a new author-publisher based in Washington, D.C. who is dedicated to bringing inspiring narratives to life. Explore his new book, Soul Searcher: The Life and Legend of Chuck Brown.  Then look forward to upcoming signing dates and learn about his speaking engagements. Join Sundiata on this exciting literary journey.




Chuck Brown's story

Soul Searcher: Life and Legacy of Chuck Brown, Godfather of Go-Go is the first biography ever written about the D.C. legend and creator of the music genre he called Go-Go. This compelling story begins in Gaston, NC then traces Brown's footsteps to his early life in Washington, D.C. and later throughout the world. He eventually would start his own band the Soul Searchers in 1968. The reader will not only learn about Brown's contribution to go-go, but the countless individuals who helped to shape the music and advance its popularity in the music industry. 

Finally, here's a book that dares to tell Chuck Brown's story with love, respect, compassion, and appreciation. The author invites you to experience the genius of Chuck Brown in literary form. Brown's musical legacy will remind the reader how he transformed  D.C. musically and performed in front of four generations of fans who danced to the beat and taught their children to do the same. This long-awaited book, will shape your understanding of go-go while  celebrating the legacy of Chuck Brown.

- Sundiata Ramin, Author and Founder of Sun Ra Publishing