Ray Charles Mural By Sanah Brown-Bowers In Deep Ellum, Texas, Part Of The Blues Alley Project. Editorial Image

Pictured is a mural featuring Ray Charles in Deep Ellum, Texas, part of the Blues Alley project. The project was the idea of artists Dan and Cathryn Colcer to pay tribute to music legends of Dallas who influenced the Blues music genre. Ray Charles Robinson Senior was an American singer, songwriter, pianist and composer. He is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential singers ever, and he was often referred to as `The Genius`.