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 ...

Before awards and global fame, Aretha Franklin’s voice reshaped soul and R&B, leaving an indelible mark on music history.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In addition to being a maternal figure to Hudson, the Memphis-born icon has long been the Queen of Soul to music lovers around the ...

In 1972, Aretha Franklin who had by then had some 11 consecutive hits including, “Respect,” “Think” and “(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman” decided to record a live gospel album. Over two nights ...

The MSG event, held Aug. 28, 1960, was the second annual gathering of Black church groups organized by Joe Bostic of station WLIB; it drew 10,000 audience members. Other performers included Sister ...

Aretha Franklin’s legacy deserves renewed recognition during Women’s History Month as her birthday falls on March 25.

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 ...

A gifted singer and a talented pianist, Aretha first began performing by touring with her father’s traveling revival show.