12 Sep 2018

The different sounds of Aretha Franklin

From Nine To Noon, 11:06 am on 12 September 2018
Aretha Franklin collage

Aretha Franklin collage Photo: Supplied

Graeme Downes has been listening to Aretha Franklin's back catalogue and chosen four different examples of her genius. 'Natural Woman', 'Chain of Fools', 'Say a Little Prayer' and 'Eleanor Rigby'.

Graeme Downes is a musicologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Music at the University of Otago.

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