Once a behemoth of culture and a refuge from politics, the Kennedy Center now endorses a narrow vision of art and espouses a ...

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They came from two very different worlds. The couple that wrote one of Aretha Franklin’s greatest songs never met the singer who would turn the composition into a classic. Carol Joel Klein—later to ...

Beloved as the Queen of Soul, but Aretha Franklin's talent also extended to opera Renowned Detroit soprano Mary Callaghan Lynch, founder and artistic director of the Motor City Lyric Opera, first ...

The next act for the historic Franklin Opera House could see the building become more of a community center than ever before. After needed upgrades had been delayed or ignored to the point that Fire ...

DETROIT – Detroit could soon become home to a significant cultural landmark honoring some of America’s most legendary music icons, including the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. LaMont Robinson, ...

Ted White Jr. considers the love of friends and family his priority. Married for six years to his wife, Lee, Aretha Franklin’s son appreciates his mother for keeping him out of the spotlight during ...

What would a conversation between Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul sound like? The question may seem random, as the two figures are so different. One is the Queen of Soul, a Memphis native and ...

(RNS) — What would a conversation between Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul sound like? The question may seem random, as the two figures are so different. One is the Queen of Soul, a Memphis native ...

Cynthia Erivo’s performance at Blossom Music Center on July 27 blended Broadway with pop music during a 15-song set. She was joined on the night by the Cleveland Orchestra in front of a packed ...