There has been great debate over Cynthia Erivo‘s portrayal of our Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin in National Geographic’s GENIUS: Aretha biopic series. And while I don’t like to take sides yet simply appreciate the art form, I understand that we all have our own version of Aretha that we love and hold dear. Aretha Franklin Playlist
However, there is no doubt in my mind that universally we all love both Cynthia and Aretha Franklin’s authentic voice.
In honor of the Queen and her Birthday, I created an Aretha Franklin playlist of just a few of my personal favorites that I hope you can enjoy.
“Genius: Aretha” explores Franklin’s musical genius, long career, and immeasurable impact on music and culture worldwide. It shows Franklin, the gospel prodigy and outspoken civil rights champion, who went on to become one of the world’s bestselling musical artists of all time, with more than 75 million records sold globally. “Genius: Aretha” is the first-ever authorized scripted series on the life of the universally acclaimed Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The eight-episode anthology will be rolled out, two episodes at a time, across four consecutive nights, beginning Sunday March 21 on Hulu and culminating on Aretha Franklin’s birthday, Thursday March 25th. All eight episodes will be available to stream on March 25th. Additionally, don’t miss National Geographic’s podcast series “The Making Of,” which will release the first of three “Genius: Aretha” themed episodes, featuring in-depth interviews with individuals from both in front of and behind the camera. The latest episode features the series’ cinematographer Kevin McKnight, costume designer Jennifer Bryan and choreographer Dondraico Johnson. They discuss the process of recreating and honoring key and iconic moments in Aretha Franklin’s life that are featured in the series. “The Making Of” podcast is hosted by the celebrated entertainment journalist Stacey Wilson Hunt and is available to stream on Apple, Spotify, Stitcher and other podcasting platforms.
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