Aretha Franklin
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Aretha Franklin artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Interviews & Profiles
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January 3, 2012 The Queen of Soul is looking for a prince or princess of Puccini.
December 25, 2008 Franklin says she knew it was time to record a Christmas album: "I'm not in the mix."
December 16, 2007 A civil rights anthem, "A Change Is Gonna Come" came to be heralded as Sam Cooke's magnum opus.
August 24, 2007 Aretha Franklin talks with Farai Chideya about her four-decade career of chart-topping music.
January 10, 2007 Franklin collaborated on "Never Gonna Break My Faith," featured in the film Bobby.
December 16, 2006 A soul legend reflects on the late co-founder of Atlantic Records, who helped propel many careers.
August 14, 2006 Dan Penn left his mark on American Soul. Now he's making more music.
November 26, 2000 Aretha Franklin's anthem, written by Otis Redding, had a powerful effect on audiences everywhere.
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January 3, 2012 The Queen of Soul is looking for a prince or princess of Puccini.
June 14, 2007 It has been 40 years since Aretha Franklin's Respect first topped the charts in June 1967.
Reviews
February 27, 2013 Before Franklin found her voice at Atlantic, she recorded less successfully for another label.
May 12, 2011 A new box set invites fans to rediscover an oft-dismissed chapter in Franklin's career.
October 16, 2007 New releases from Aretha Franklin, Beirut and Kenna.
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January 10, 2013 The celebrated Chicana author swings by to discuss life, literature and the music that moves her.
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June 8, 2009 Celebrate Porter's birthday with covers by Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Nellie McKay and more.
March 18, 2009 Franklin talks about singing on inauguration day and her now-famous hat.
