Block-Long Mural Project Focus on the Roots of Blues in Deep Ellum, Dallas

A block of the Deep Ellum neighborhood in Dallas has been devoted to murals depicting the area's blues history, according to an article by Jeremy Hallock.

"The 16-foot-high murals, 10 of which make up the project, color the southern facade of The Stack building along Clover St.," writes Hallock.

"Freddie King and T-Bone Walker appear in the murals, along with more obscure musicians like Zuzu Bollin and Andrew 'Jr. Boy' Jones. Lightin’ Hopkins is shown with an excerpt of the sheet music for the American traditional song 'Deep Elem Blues,' which has been covered by those including Jerry Lee Lewis, Les Paul and the Grateful Dead."

Deep Ellum is a hot bed of muraling in Dallas, according to the article, but the new project provides unprecedented focus on the area's legacy as a "launching pad" for blues musicians.

"The project was funded by the real estate group behind The Stack building, organized by the Deep Ellum Foundation and curated by the artist spouses Cathryn and Dan Colcer," according to the article.