Day Dreaming on Aretha Franklin’s 80th Birthday Chapter 26

Black Girl Songbook by The Ringer

Mar 23, 202245:42Music

Danyel Smith is bringing in the Season 3 premiere of ‘Black Girl Songbook’ by celebrating what would be the incomparable Aretha Franklin’s 80th birthday! Not only does she talk about Aretha’s iconic voice and music, but...

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