I had no idea this mural existed until I was researching places to go in Augusta on TikTok. The downtown area is Avery quiet on a Sunday. Titled "The Spirit of Funk," the colorful mural depicts the Godfather of Soul at various points in his long career. Painted by Cole Phail in October 2020. The artistry, design and colors are amazing. We took so many pictures standing in front of it. People in cars were riding by, stopping and taking pics. The color pop is so beautiful. It is truly a beautiful tribute to the Godfather of Soul. All they needed was some speakers with his music. read more