Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Minute: On Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, has passed away in Detroit at the age of 76.
One of the most iconic artists of the twentieth century, with one of soul music’s most acclaimed and distinctive voices, Aretha Franklin inspired millions of fans around the world, and will leave a lasting impact.
Known for hits such as Respect, A Natural Woman and I Say a Little Prayer, her influence transcended music, and came to symbolise the struggle for civil and women’s rights in the United States.
(Photo: Aretha Franklin performing, circa 1968, Credit: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
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