Aretha Franklin Reigned As Queen, In Voice And In Image

GUY TREBAY, New York Times: Obituaries
Thu, 08/16/2018 - 9:53am

Yoking her formidable vocal powers to a brilliant sense of self-presentation, Ms. Franklin made herself a model of empowerment and pride.

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