New Urban Flashback Friday- Aretha Franklin In Depth (1942-2018): The Artist and Woman in Her Own Words & Celebrity Interviews

In light of Aretha Franklin's passing yesterday, this weekend NUY 40+ plans take an extensive look back at a woman and American cultural icon who, with her unique voice, musicianship, and stylish flair combined gospel, pop, rock & soul to impact the direction contemporary music over the last 60 + plus years. Tonight we start with a special NUY 40+ "Flashback Friday" post that captures seminal interviews from peers, journalists, and the Queen of Soul herself over her lifetime, and in the wake of her passing to remember an often mysterious, artist who was as equally uncompromising as she was playful and prolific singer, composer, producer, and entertainer. Commentary for tonight's clips includes remembrances from Ms. Franklin's peers Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Smokey Robinson, Gladys Knight,  Oprah Winfrey, and a host of others. Be sure to join us for continuing future coverage highlighting Franklin's overwhelming contributions to music, and any forthcoming news of public memorial plans for the Queen of Soul.