Aretha Franklin: The "Natural Woman" Behind the Legend

Aretha Franklin: The "Natural Woman" Behind the Legend

September 16, 2018

When the Queen of Soul died recently at age 76, millions of fans all over the world mourned the loss of not just one of the greatest singers and musicians of our times, but a legend. Her week-long funeral and "HomeGoing" celebration in Detroit lasted for a week and drew some of the biggest stars in entertainment and politics from Stevie Wonder and Jennifer Hudson to Jessie Jackson and former President Clinton. What was it about Aretha that earned her Eternal Respect? Listen to Detroiters who knew her best and shared their stories.

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