Clarence Avant (born February 25, 1931) is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was also known as the Godfather of Black Music. Avant's 75th birthday was celebrated by Billboard magazine, on its February 2006 issue.
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“Roll forth, my song, like the rushing river,
That sweeps along to the mighty sea;”
—James Clarence Mangan (1803–1849)