Erma Franklin has been played on NTS in shows including Ross Allen, featured first on 27 September 2016. Songs played include Change My Thoughts From You, Open Up Your Soul and Piece Of My Heart.

Erma Vernice Franklin (March 13, 1938 – September 7, 2002) was an American soul, rhythm and blues, and pop singer. Erma and her sisters, Aretha Franklin and Carolyn Franklin, got their start singing for their father, Reverend C.L. Franklin's, Detroit-area Baptist church.

Erma's best known record is the original version of Piece of My Heart. The song was covered in different arrangements by Janis Joplin, Faith Hill, Beverley Knight, and…