GARCIA-NAVARRO: In 1972, Franklin performed at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in South Central Los Angeles, just a few years after riots devastated that area. Joining her at the altar, the ...

To Jennifer Hudson, Aretha Franklin became much more than a music legend when the talk show host was preparing to play her idol in the 2021 biopic Respect. “You know, I didn’t realize how much of an ...

The Queen of Soul demonstrates that she's still got her vocal chops during a 90-minute set. By THR Staff At this point in her career, Aretha Franklin can pretty much do whatever she wants to do in ...

They call her the Queen of Soul for a reason. Aretha Franklin's late-'60s recordings defined soul music. As the daughter of the Rev. C.L. Franklin, a prominent Detroit minister and gospel singer who ...

Happy (belated) birthday to the Queen of Soul! Aretha Franklin, born March 25, 1942, left an indelible mark on music, culture, and civil rights. Her voice—powerful, passionate, and ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X The Charleston Gospel Choir offers its "Queen of Soul and Gospel: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin" as ...

Aretha Franklin on The Andy Williams Show in 1969. All Songs Considered's Robin Hilton talks with NPR Music's Ann Powers and Lauren Onkey about the life and legacy of the Queen of Soul. Aretha ...