Irma Thomas (shown performing in 2008) is known as the "sweet soul queen of New Orleans." Chris Graythen/Getty Images hide caption
Irma Thomas Irma Thomas artist page: interviews, features and/or performances archived at NPR Music
Irma Thomas contributes "Crazy Love" to the Instant Love series, which features famous love songs that were originally sung by men about women, reimagined with female vocalists. Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images hide caption
Legendary singer Irma Thomas recently paid a visit to KPLU in Seattle. courtesy of the artist hide caption
Irma Thomas In Studio on Jazz24
Soul queen Irma Thomas is ingrained in the genetics of New Orleans. Getty Images hide caption