The Soul of a Genius; For More Than 50 Years, Ray Charles's Musical Vision Knew No Limits From: The Washington Post | Date: June 11, 2004| Author: Richard Harrington | Copyright 2004 The Washington Post. This material is published under license from the Washington Post.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Washington Post.Copyright information

Somewhere in America -- probably in a lot of somewheres in America -- folks are hearing a Ray Charles song or, more likely, a glorious string of Ray Charles songs, as they come to terms with the reality that one of the greatest voices, and possibly the most soulful voice, in the history of 20th-century American popular music has fallen silent.

Who knew Ray Charles was mortal?

His songs aren't, and they now offer comfort because they so instantly conjure Ray Charles in performance...

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