Aretha Franklin, The 'Queen Of Soul,' Dies At 76
One of the most powerful and beloved voices of all time died Thursday in Detroit.
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The Queen Of Soul: Celebrating Aretha Franklin's Immeasurable Contributions
It is overwhelming to imagine just how many molecules and how many mountains Aretha Franklin has moved with her music.
How Fans Of R&B Singer Aretha Franklin Are Reacting To Her Death
Fans of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin are mourning the singer's death. From presidents to locals in her adopted hometown of Detroit, they remembering her contributions and voice.
Honoring And Remembering Singer Aretha Franklin And Her Voice
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Thulani Davis about Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," who died Thursday at 76. Davis says Franklin let the style of singing African-Americans knew from church blend into popular music.
First Listen: Dee White, 'Southern Gentleman'
On his debut, recorded with studio gurus Dan Auerbach and David Ferguson, Dee White does something very different with his vintage country tastes. Alison Krauss guests.
Triad Musicians Remember The 'Queen Of Soul,' Aretha Franklin
Triad musicians are celebrating the life of the “Queen of Soul” today.
The publicist for Aretha Franklin announced that she died at her home in Detroit at the age of 76.
The Thistle & Shamrock: Ballads Of The Border
Cattle raids, battles, betrayals and family loyalties are all commemorated in the ballads of the borderlands between Scotland and England, sometimes referred to as "the debatable lands".
Till Victory Is Won: The Staying Power Of 'Lift Every Voice And Sing'
Beyoncé sang it at Coachella. Kim Weston sang it at Wattstax. The song often called the "black national anthem" is still with us — in part because the struggle it describes never went away.
Death Cab For Cutie Is Thankful For 20 Years Of Memories
"We're still considered by virtually everybody as an indie band," says Death Cab for Cutie's Ben Gibbard.
Aretha Franklin: The Deep Cuts
Staff members of NPR remember the Queen of Soul beyond her No. 1 hits. These are Aretha Franklin's most essential deep cuts.