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Leonard does his own personal tribute to the great Aretha Franklin. (August 21, 2018)
When Aretha Franklin died on August 16, 2018 at the age of 76, she left behind a body of work that will stand the test of time as some of the greatest music ever recorded. Yet, many fans of her seminal Atlantic Records-era work may be unaware of the transcendent early recordings she made as a gospel artist. In this installment of "Leonard Lopate at Large" on WBAI, Leonard presents his own personal tribute to Ms. Franklin and the Detroit musical environment that she grew up in.
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By Leonard Lopate at Large on WBAI Radio in New York
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When Aretha Franklin died on August 16, 2018 at the age of 76, she left behind a body of work that will stand the test of time as some of the greatest music ever recorded. Yet, many fans of her seminal Atlantic Records-era work may be unaware of the transcendent early recordings she made as a gospel artist. In this installment of "Leonard Lopate at Large" on WBAI, Leonard presents his own personal tribute to Ms. Franklin and the Detroit musical environment that she grew up in.