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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies

The memorial service for the Queen of Soul has not yet been scheduled. It's expected to be announced in the coming days with several events in her adopted hometown of Detroit.
by MPR News Staff

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Ready for a linguistic controversy? Say 'mhmm'

Ready for a linguistic controversy? Say 'mhmm'

"Mhmm" is a small word that's often used unconsciously. But it can actually tell us a lot about language, bias and the transatlantic slave trade.
by Kumari Devarajan

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MN Orchestra to play in 'the heart, the spiritual home' of post-apartheid South Africa

MN Orchestra to play in 'the heart, the spiritual home' of post-apartheid South Africa

Regina Mundi Catholic Church played a central role in the organizing and the protests that led to the end of apartheid. On Friday, the Minnesota Orchestra will play the centerpiece concert of its two-week South African tour just in front of the church's altar.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Orchestra honors Nelson Mandela with South Africa tour

Minnesota Orchestra honors Nelson Mandela with South Africa tour

The Minnesota Orchestra will be the first major U.S. orchestra to play in Soweto, South Africa. The orchestra's tour of the country grew out of its conductor's work with youth orchestras there.
by Euan Kerr

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Aretha Franklin: the 'Fresh Air' interview

Aretha Franklin: the 'Fresh Air' interview

The Queen of Soul rarely gave interviews, so "Fresh Air" was delighted when she sat down for an interview in 1999.

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The cultural importance of cult movies

The cultural importance of cult movies

Cult movies can be fun and kitschy, but they're also a catalyst for more accurate representation on the big screen.
by Kerri Miller and Manda Lillie

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'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died

'Queen of Soul' Aretha Franklin has died

Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul" who sang with matchless style on such classics as "Think," "I Say a Little Prayer" and her signature song, "Respect," and stood as a cultural icon around the globe, has died at age 76 from advanced pancreatic cancer.
by The Associated Press

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Happy 60th birthday, Madonna

A 28-year-old Madonna said the song reflected her ambition and attraction to rich men. But 51-year-old Madonna told Rolling Stone the song was ironic because she's not very materialistic at all.
by Cathy Wurzer

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