The Interview: James Walvin, author of ‘Amazing Grace: A Cultural History of the Beloved Hymn’
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, speaks with the professor of history at the University of York about the hymn, its composer and the “electrifying event” when President Barack Obama drew on its power…
The Interview: Jennifer Hudson says shared faith “definitely” helped her depict Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, speaks with Jennifer Hudson about her role in the new film ‘Respect’, which tells the story of the “Queen of Soul”, Aretha Franklin…
ARETHA FRANKLIN: NEW DOCUMENTARY SHINES A LIGHT ON THE MAKING OF SINGER’S GOSPEL ALBUM ‘AMAZING GRACE’
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, reports from the US about a new documentary looking at the making of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 live Gospel album, ‘Amazing Grace’…
MUSIC: ARETHA FRANKLIN STARTED WITH THE GOSPEL, ENDED WITH SOUL AT AGE 76
ADELLE M BANKS, of Religion News Service, writes about the legacy of singer Aretha Franklin, the “Queen of Soul”, who died on 16th August at age 76…