Ray Charles and His Influence on Pop Culture

Ray Charles Plaza in Albany Georgia with a Statue Playing the Piano

A legendary artist and musician of the ‘50s, Ray Charles is often credited with pioneering the soul music genre. Often called the “Father of Soul,” he combined jazz, blues, and gospel to create groundbreaking hits like “Unchain my Heart,” “Georgia on my Mind,” and “Hit the Road Jack.”  Charles was blinded as … Read more