Posthumous Pulitzer Awarded to Aretha Franklin
- 5 years ago
Posthumous Pulitzer Awarded
to Aretha Franklin The "Queen of Soul" is the first woman to be honored with a special citation prize. Citations have been awarded
since 1930. The foundation last gave one to
Hank Williams
back in 2010. Franklin died last August from pancreatic cancer at
76 years old. The Pulitzer has also announced that its
Prize for Music award will go to female composer Ellen Reid. The sound artist is being recognized for 'prism,' her critically-acclaimed opera performance. Reid follows Kendrick Lamar, whose album, 'DAMN,' won him the same award last year.
to Aretha Franklin The "Queen of Soul" is the first woman to be honored with a special citation prize. Citations have been awarded
since 1930. The foundation last gave one to
Hank Williams
back in 2010. Franklin died last August from pancreatic cancer at
76 years old. The Pulitzer has also announced that its
Prize for Music award will go to female composer Ellen Reid. The sound artist is being recognized for 'prism,' her critically-acclaimed opera performance. Reid follows Kendrick Lamar, whose album, 'DAMN,' won him the same award last year.