Hari Sreenivasan anchors this special on Aretha's journey and legacy.

Aretha! Queen of Soul PBS News Hour

Premiered August 17, 2018
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Aretha! Queen of Soul

Aretha Franklin, whose vocal power and songwriting vision defined a musical era and earned her the title "Queen of Soul," died this week at 76. Her iconic hit songs like "Respect" and "Chain of Fools" resonated with millions at a time when America's civil rights movement was taking hold. Hari Sreenivasan anchors this PBS special on her journey and the legacy she leaves for future generations.

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