Aretha Franklin
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Soul music legend Aretha Franklin 'gravely ill'
The unmistakeable voice of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. A close friend of the 76-year-old singer said this morning she's gravely ill in her hometown of Detroit and surrounded by family, who are… Audio
Singer Aretha Franklin 'seriously ill' - reports
A source close to the singer says the 76-year-old soul star is gravely unwell.
Respect: the songs of Aretha Franklin
Annie Crummer, Aaradhna, Bella Kalolo and Esther Stephens perform the songs of Aretha Franklin in 'Respect', part of the Auckland Arts Festival 2017. Audio
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Aretha Live
'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin gets the 'Respect' she deserves from four of New Zealand's best soul singers: Annie Crummer, Bella Kalolo, Esther Stephens and Aaradhna. Audio
The Mixtape: Thomas Oliver
Singer-songwriter Thomas Oliver shares a Mixtape of songs that introduced him to artists or a genre he consequently grew to love. Audio
John Thornley - Songs of the Spirit
The Methodist lay-preacher, John Thornley, continues his series on the spiritual side of pop music.This evening he discusses I Dreamed a Dream sung by Aretha Franklin. Audio
Prince
William Dart reviews new releases from country artist Robbie Fulks, R&B violinist Marques Toliver, and the soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples. He ends with a tribute to Prince. Audio
New Horizons - 2 November 2014
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin has released a new album, Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics. William Dart has a listen to this and a number of great songs from her back catalogue. Audio