In 1968, Aretha Franklin toured Europe for the first time and also gave an exclusive concert at WDR Studio L. The WDR recording of the "Queen of Soul" concert comes from the "Swing In" series ...

On Friday, movie and music fans alike were treated to the first glimpse of Jennifer Hudson singing as music legend Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biopic RESPECT. In the 45-second teaser footage ...

Aretha Franklin wasn’t just the Queen of Soul—she was a cultural icon who left an indelible mark on music and history. Her influence went beyond her powerful voice, shaping feminism ...