Detroit DJ Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin's Musical Magic

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August 31, 2018

Sharon Napoleon holds a program as she stands outside a viewing for legendary singer Aretha Franklin at New Bethel Baptist Church Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018, in Detroit. Franklin died Aug. 16, 2018 of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. (Jeff Roberson/AP)

Aretha Franklin's funeral takes place Friday in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan.

Here & Now's Robin Young takes a listen to some examples of Franklin's musicianship with Ann Delisi (@anndelisimusic), host of "Essential Music" on Detroit station WDET.

This segment aired on August 31, 2018.

Detroit DJ Pays Tribute To Aretha Franklin's Musical Magic

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