Multiple Grammy winner and "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin was known for such hits as "Respect," "Freeway of Love" and "I Say a Little Prayer."

The fourth of five children, Aretha Louise Franklin was born on March 25, 1942, in...

The Queen of Soul's send-off included 18 performers, 15 speakers and lots of love.

Canadian singer Molly Johnson and arts host Amanda Parris discuss the legacy of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul.

The National spoke to Roland Martin, a TV host and friend of Franklin's, and Molly Johnson, a Juno award winning singer-songwriter, for more on Franklin's legacy.