Aretha Franklin: Queen Of Soul

Gabriela Montero, the exhilarating Venezuelan pianist, is playing in Miami. She is renowned for her live improvisations, a form of classical music that is rarely heard in concert halls today. Her spontaneous compositions on stage are inspired by musical motifs, sung or hummed to ...  Show more

What makes the sweet rhythmical music of a Caribbean island so appealing to young people in the eastern European country of Poland? How did a reggae singer with dreadlocks come to win the TV show Poland's Got Talent? And why is Poland one of the biggest markets for reggae music i ...  Show more

R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Find out what it means to Re. Welcome back to season 5! We are SO excited to show some respect to the one and only Queen of Soul... Aretha Franklin! Aretha Franklin was one of the most iconic singers ever. But her life wasn't without drama. Raised in a very busy an ...  Show more

Danyel Smith is bringing in the Season 3 premiere of ‘Black Girl Songbook’ by celebrating what would be the incomparable Aretha Franklin’s 80th birthday! Not only does she talk about Aretha’s iconic voice and music, but Danyel also walks us through a day dream of sorts— from Aret ...  Show more

Today, we are here to give a little Respect to a queen we think you’re really going to love. No, not our usual kind of queen, but just as fascinating. She may not have had a coronation, but she is regal through and through. Of course, we’re talking about the one and only Queen of ...  Show more

The veteran singer showcases her soaring powerfully expressive voice in a performance that bridges several generations of classic soul.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferen ...  Show more