Chicago Musicians Remember Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin

Chicago Musicians Remember Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin

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The music world was dealt a major blow on Thursday when Aretha Franklin passed away at the age of 76.

She grew her musical roots in her father’s church in Detroit. She was officially crowned the Queen of Soul in Chicago.

Morning Shift checks in with four Chicago singers across genres who share how Aretha Franklin influenced their approaches to music.