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Aretha Franklin Live in Concert

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Aretha Franklin has announced that she plans to retire from music this year.  The “Queen of Soul” told reporter Evrod Cassimy that she will record a final studio album, produced by Stevie Wonder. Franklin turns 75 later this year and plans to spend more time with family.