Ray , Cordeiro (1924-2023)
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1924-12-12 - 2023-01-13
Biography
Ray Cordeiro (1924–2023), known as "Uncle Ray," was a prominent Hong Kong radio broadcaster and the Guinness World Record holder for the "World’s Most Durable DJ." Throughout his career at Radio Rediffusion and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), he played a pivotal role in the development of the local music scene and the promotion of Western pop music. This collection was maintained by Cordeiro to document his professional milestones and public recognition from 1966 to 2000.
Places
- Hong Kong (China) -- History -- Siege, 1941 (Place of Birth)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Ray Cordeiro (Uncle Ray) Newspaper Clippings Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2024-01
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of newspaper clippings documenting the professional life and public recognition of Ray Cordeiro ("Uncle Ray") between 1966 and 2000. The records primarily comprise one clipping album and 181 loose newspaper clippings sourced from 21 different newspapers, including the Hong Kong Standard, The Star, and The Sun.
The materials are presented in English or Traditional Chinese, providing perspective on Cordeiro's influence on Hong Kong’s media landscape. The content focuses...
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1966 - 2000