Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, Dies at 76 Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Entertainer Aretha Franklin performs at New York's Radio City Music Hall, July 6, 1989. ( AP Photo/Mario Suriani ) Produced by Ethan Oberman Hosted by Tanzina Vega Produced by PRI and WNYC