Aretha Franklin Archives: 02/2025

A brief history of murder ballads- The oldest form of crime literature - 2023

What inspired ‘Amazing Grace’, the “most beloved” American song?

Controversial past…

Feb 5, 2025

Smokey Robinson - Singer

“A wonder child”: Why Smokey Robinson thought Aretha Franklin was unrivalled

Pure heart and soul.

Feb 5, 2025

Aretha Franklin - Singer - 1960s

“Black people will be free”: When Aretha Franklin bailed out Angela Davis

An activist and a musician.

Callum MacHattie

Feb 4, 2025