Second Reign: How Clive Davis Helped Aretha Conquer the Charts Again at Arista Records.
Title: Second Reign: How Clive Davis Helped Aretha Conquer the Charts Again at Arista Records Aretha Franklin—a.k.a. the Queen of Soul—was always a vocal powerhouse, but even…
The Wexler Sessions: Inside the Legendary Producer Partnership That Defined Atlantic Soul.
The Wexler Sessions: Inside the Legendary Producer Partnership That Defined Atlantic Soul 
If you're a fan of soul music, chances are you've already been blessed…
Sister Soul: The Vital Musical Roles of Erma and Carolyn Franklin in Aretha’s Career.
Sister Soul: The Vital Musical Roles of Erma and Carolyn Franklin in Aretha's Career When it comes to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, the world knows…
More Than Music: Aretha Franklin’s Deep Faith as a Source of Strength and Resilience.
Title: More Than Music: Aretha Franklin's Deep Faith Was Her True Powerhouse When we think of Aretha Franklin, we instantly hear that powerhouse voice that defined soul…
Queen in the Kitchen: Uncovering Aretha Franklin’s Passion for Cooking and Soul Food.
Queen in the Kitchen: Uncovering Aretha Franklin’s Delicious Love Affair with Soul Food YAS QUEEN—turns out the Queen of Soul wasn’t just legendary behind the mic. She…
Live from Fillmore West: Capturing the Raw Energy of Aretha’s Groundbreaking 1971 Concerts.
Title: Live from Fillmore West: The Electrifying Nights Aretha Franklin Made Music History in 1971 If you’re a die-hard soul lover, brace yourself—because we're throwing it way…
Echoes of the Queen: How Aretha Franklin’s Gospel Phrasing Reshaped American Pop Singing.
Title: Echoes of the Queen: How Aretha Franklin's Gospel Phrasing Reshaped American Pop Singing Slay, Queen! Before Beyoncé, before Adele, before Ariana belted their way into our…
Detroit Raised: Exploring the Deep Impact of the Motor City’s Music Scene on Aretha Franklin.
Detroit Raised: Exploring the Deep Impact of the Motor City’s Music Scene on Aretha Franklin Hold onto your headphones, music lovers—because we’re taking it way back to…
Soul Inspirations: Tracing the Influence of Mahalia Jackson and Sam Cooke on Aretha’s Sound.
Soul Inspirations: How Mahalia Jackson and Sam Cooke Shaped Aretha Franklin’s Legendary Sound 
If you’ve ever belted out “Respect” or danced to “Think,” then you’ve…
The Presidential Medal of Freedom: Understanding the Significance of Aretha’s Highest Civilian Honor.
The Presidential Medal of Freedom: Understanding the Significance of Aretha’s Highest Civilian Honor R-E-S-P-E-C-T — that iconic anthem wasn’t just a hit song, it became…