http://michiganradio.org en http://michiganradio.org/post/artpod-aretha-franklin-looking-next-big-opera-star <p>We kick of the first <a href="http://michiganradio.org/term/artpod">Artpod </a>of 2012 with an appearance by none other than the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin.</p><p>I interviewed Franklin last month about her <a href="http://michiganradio.org/post/attn-young-classical-singers-aretha-franklin-wants-hear-you">search for the next great opera star</a>. That&#39;s right, opera star. Franklin wants to get in on the singing contest circuit, and she&#39;s turning her searchlight on the world of classical music.</p> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:48:41 +0000 Jennifer Guerra 5645 at http://michiganradio.org Artpod: Aretha Franklin is looking for next big opera star