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Morning Edition: Music

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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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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The Wizard of Oz premieres in Hollywood on this date in 1939

On this date in 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered in Hollywood. Her performance of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" made Judy Garland famous. Since then, that song's been performed by countless other artists...most notably, Hawaiian singer Israel Kamakawiwo'ole who gave the song new life.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Jack White to play at the Minneapolis Armory

When Jack White performs Monday night at the Minneapolis Armory, fans will likely be surprised by what they hear. White does not use a set list. Instead, he takes his cues from the crowd to determine which songs to play and how to play them.
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