(ThyBlackMan.com) Aretha Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, was more than just a singer—she was a storyteller, an activist, and a powerhouse whose voice transcended generations. With a career ...

“She wanted to be like Aretha Franklin so much ... 27-year-old singer told an interviewer while promoting her album Soul ’69. Franklin was still more like Jones than she was like the woman ...

With the well-earned nickname "Queen of Soul," there are few voices more iconic than Aretha Franklin's. From the 1950s until her death in August 2018, Franklin's soaring vocals have had a towering ...

There’s no question that Aretha Franklin is our Aries Angel. The Queen of Soul– who performed at the first ESSENCE Festival in 1995– began her career in the church. She later bellowed into ...

With nearly six decades in the music business, Aretha Franklin was a legendary ... lived in while recording her 1998 album, “A Rose is Still A Rose.” Franklin’s estate sold the mansion ...

A powerhouse tribute to the Queen of Soul is headed ... celebrating the music and legacy of Aretha Franklin, offering a feel-good experience packed with soul, style, and song.