In celebration of the 82nd heavenly birthday of Aretha Franklin, the undisputed ‘Queen Of Soul,’ we present an interview by SoulMusic.com founder, historian and the archivist of Aretha’s recording legacy David Nathan with renowned photographer Matthew Jordan Smith upon the 2024 publication of “Aretha Cool: The Intimate Portraits,” his extraordinary book showcasing iconic photographs taken during her final decade.
Special thanks: Gwendolyn Quinn
You can purchase copies of “Aretha Cool” at AMAZON.COM
and at https://arethacool.com/
