One of Aretha Franklin’s most poignant songs, “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man” is a plea for mutual respect in relationships. Blending gospel, R&B, and soul, the song conveys an emotional ...

In his new memoir, J. Geils Band frontman tells a wild tale of recording with Aretha Franklin. Read an exclusive excerpt ...

Aretha Franklin famously sung of love and heartbreak ... However, her infamous father was renowned as 'promiscuous' gospel preacher, who hosted orgies at his church. When Aretha fell pregnant ...

But it was at Detroit’s New Bethel Baptist Church, where her father was pastor, that Franklin learned the gospel fundamentals that would make her a soul institution. Aretha Louise Franklin was ...

Aretha Franklin is the Queen of Soul, and quintessential Atlantic singer, but her early talents may also have inspired their rival Motown sound.

Aretha Franklin, the "Queen of Soul," was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. She began her career singing gospel at her father's church in Detroit, Michigan. Franklin's powerful ...

Aretha Franklin has written 1 shows including A Night With Janis Joplin (Composer).

The choir has won three Grammys for Best Traditional World Music Album in 2007, 2008, and 2011 and has performed with U2, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Celine Dion. “The spectacular Soweto ...

From singing at age 10 for her father’s church in the City of Detroit to performing on the world stage for six decades, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, defined contemporary Gospel ...