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  1. Mariah Carey - Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel
    CD Times logo CD Times 2 hours ago

    A friend once told me, a couple of years after we first met, that she could sing. Really? Wow ... Any good? Well, Im pretty good, yeah. I mean, Im no Mariah Carey And I loved that. Full Article at CD Times

  2. Angelique Kidjo's 'Oyo' Celebrates a Rich Musical Heritage
    Spinner.com logo Spinner.com 7 hours ago

    What a playlist! Some African folk songs mixed with the African-American R&B of Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin and James Brown. Sidney Bechet and Bollywood. Santana's 'Samba Pa Ti' and a South African lullaby. And it all works together perfectly. Full Article at Spinner.com

  3. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago
    Aretha Franklin (L) and Josh Groban perform during the finally at Radio City Music Hall July 18, 2009 for the 91st birthday concert for Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 hosted the headliner event.

    Aretha Franklin (L) and Josh Groban perform during the finally at Radio City Music Hall July 18, 2009 for the 91st birthday concert for Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 hosted the headliner event. View Photo »

  4. She is part of the Franklin Club: Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Franklin, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Benjamin Franklin, whom Jeanne knew personally
    SOURCE: The Stamford Advocate 5 days ago
  5. Monkeyhead Uses MAXON CINEMA 4D To Deliver High-Voltage 3D Motion Graphics Promo Package For HBO’s ‘The 25TH Anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concert’, November 29
    Freshnews.com logo Freshnews.com 13 hours ago

    NEWBURY PARK, Calif. Full Article at Freshnews.com

  6. Some fans, local store owners upset with Seger's Meijer deal
    The Oakland Press 1 day ago

    Bob Seger — singer, songwriter, and native Michigander — began his career with the aid of Michigan-based independent stores, but his newest album is causing some of his original supporters to feel betrayed. Full Article at The Oakland Press

  7. Stars show up to honor Motown
    Myrtle Beach Sun News logo Myrtle Beach Sun News 1 day ago

    Detroit -- Black ties and gowns filled a ballroom Saturday in a big-bucks salute to Detroit-style royalty - the King of Motown, the Queen of Soul and the Kid of Rock. Full Article at Myrtle Beach Sun News

  8. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago
    LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Aretha Franklin arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.

    LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Aretha Franklin arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. View Photo »

  9. Atlantic Records has a rich heritage of great soul voices, from Ray Charles to Aretha Franklin, from Otis Redding to Roberta Flack ... Last year, we had the rare opportunity to bring another R&B icon into the Atlantic family, and for me it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Toni Braxton is not only one o...
    SOURCE: Friday Morning Quarterback 3 weeks ago
  10. Barack Obama Inauguration - Aretha Franklin - Sings 'America' My Country Tis Of Thee Jan 20, 2009
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  11. Motown celebrates half-century of hits
    CBC News logo CBC News 2 days ago
    Stevie Wonder sings one of his songs at the Motown 50 Golden Gala in Detroit on Saturday.

    Stevie Wonder sings one of his songs at the Motown 50 Golden Gala in Detroit on Saturday. (Jerry S. Mendoza/Associated Press) Music legends Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and The Temptations, the Rev. Full Article at CBC News

  12. Motown sound returns to where it began 50 years ago
    CTV logo CTV 2 days ago

    DETROIT Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, along with Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder and Kid Rock came to Motown's original hometown for the Motown 50 Golden Gala. Full Article at CTV

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About Aretha Franklin

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Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter and pianist commonly referred to as "The Queen of Soul". Although renowned for her soul recordings, Franklin is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop, R&B and gospel. She is widely acclaimed for her passionate vocal style and powerful range. Full Article

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  1. Aretha Franklin (L) and Josh Groban perform during the finally at Radio City Music Hall July 18, 2009 for the 91st birthday concert for Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 hosted the headliner event. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Aretha Franklin (L) and Josh Groban perform during the finally at Radio City Music Hall July 18, 2009 for the 91st birthday concert for Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 hosted the headliner event.

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  2. LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Aretha Franklin arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Aretha Franklin arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  3. LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Aretha Franklin arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

    LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Aretha Franklin arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  4. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  5. US singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration of President Barack Obama at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    US singer Aretha Franklin performs during the inauguration of President Barack Obama at the Capitol in Washington on January 20, 2009.

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  6. WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 20: The crowd watches performer Aretha Franklin sing on a large television during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 20: The crowd watches performer Aretha Franklin sing on a large television during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the National Mall January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  7. Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the ianuguration ceremony for US President Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Singer Aretha Franklin performs during the ianuguration ceremony for US President Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 20, 2009.

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  8. Singer Aretha Franklin arrives for the inauguration of US President-elect Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    Singer Aretha Franklin arrives for the inauguration of US President-elect Barack Obama at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009.

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  9. WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: Aretha Franklin sings during the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  10. US singer Aretha Franklin arrives for the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th US president on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    US singer Aretha Franklin arrives for the inauguration of Barack Obama as 44th US president on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.

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  11. US singer Aretha Franklin does a sound check in front of the Capitol as she rehearses on January 19 2009 to perform at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    US singer Aretha Franklin does a sound check in front of the Capitol as she rehearses on January 19 2009 to perform at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

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  12. US singer Aretha Franklin does a sound check in front of the Capitol as she rehearses on January 19 2009 to perform at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    US singer Aretha Franklin does a sound check in front of the Capitol as she rehearses on January 19 2009 to perform at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

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  13. US singer Aretha Franklin does a sound check in front of the Capitol as she rehearses on January 19 2009 to perform at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Getty Images logo Getty Images 10 months ago

    US singer Aretha Franklin does a sound check in front of the Capitol as she rehearses on January 19 2009 to perform at President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration.

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  14. WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 07: Singer Aretha Franklin arrives at the Kennedy Center for the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7, 2008 in Washington, DC. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 07: Singer Aretha Franklin arrives at the Kennedy Center for the Kennedy Center Honors on December 7, 2008 in Washington, DC.

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  15. Singer Aretha Franklin (C) waves from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York December 4, 2008. Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

    Singer Aretha Franklin (C) waves from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York December 4, 2008.

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  16. Singer Aretha Franklin (C) rings the bell to close the New York Stock Exchange in New York December 4, 2008. Reuters Pictures 11 months ago

    Singer Aretha Franklin (C) rings the bell to close the New York Stock Exchange in New York December 4, 2008.

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  17. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin attends the closing bell at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin attends the closing bell at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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  18. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin (L) attends the closing bell at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin (L) attends the closing bell at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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  19. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin attends the closing bell at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin attends the closing bell at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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  20. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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  21. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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  22. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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  23. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City. Getty Images logo Getty Images 11 months ago

    NEW YORK - DECEMBER 04: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the 85th annual New York Stock Exchange Christmas tree lighting festivities on Wall Street December 4, 2008 in New York City.

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  24. Singer Aretha Franklin performs at The Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Singer Aretha Franklin performs at The Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York July 18, 2009.

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  25. Aretha Franklin performs during the finally at Radio City Music Hall July 18, 2009 for the 91st birthday concert for Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 hosted the headliner event. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    Aretha Franklin performs during the finally at Radio City Music Hall July 18, 2009 for the 91st birthday concert for Nelson Mandela. The Nelson Mandela Foundation and 46664 hosted the headliner event.

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LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Aretha Franklin arrives at the 135th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2009 in Louisville, Kentucky.

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  1. She is part of the Franklin Club: Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Franklin, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Benjamin Franklin, whom Jeanne knew personally
    SOURCE: The Stamford Advocate 5 days ago
  2. Atlantic Records has a rich heritage of great soul voices, from Ray Charles to Aretha Franklin, from Otis Redding to Roberta Flack ... Last year, we had the rare opportunity to bring another R&B icon into the Atlantic family, and for me it was an opportunity of a lifetime. Toni Braxton is not only one o...
    SOURCE: Friday Morning Quarterback 3 weeks ago
  3. I grew up listening to soul music and R&B, stars like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder. But I have a different style from everyone else's. I try to make it as unique as I can
    SOURCE: ITN News 3 weeks ago
  4. Opera sounds like opera. Blues sounds like blues. It never sounds like an opera singer trying to sing the blues ... People don't get ripped off on the style. You can't get Aretha Franklin to sing Leontyne Price. You can't get Leontyne Price to sing Tina Turner. The point of this show is that they are th...
    SOURCE: Monterey County Herald 3 weeks ago
  5. There’s not too many shows where you can see Aretha Franklin and Metallica on the same stage.
    SOURCE: PopMatters 4 weeks ago
  6. The day after the inauguration there were more than one million people who joined the Aretha Franklin hat group on Facebook
    SOURCE: Las Vegas Review-Journal | LVRJ.com 1 month ago
  7. I mean those chords in Spiral Staircase and Bernard Hermann's great score to Vertigo still did not address Ray Charles , Chris Connor , Mahalia Jackson , Aretha Franklin , Stevie [Wonder] — some of the other music I liked
    SOURCE: NPR 1 month ago
  8. Aretha Franklin sold it, Dolly Parton graced it, Rosa Parks rode it, Scarlett O chased it
    SOURCE: Wall Street Journal 1 month ago
  9. The Next Level Band brings to the stage live entertainment, which consists of a variety of cover tunes for all listeners to enjoy. Among Renay's favorite musical styles are neo-soul, R&B and jazz. Renay's style of singing has been influenced by artists such as Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Sade and Beyon...
    SOURCE: Leaf Chronicle 1 month ago
  10. After toiling for years as a songwriter for top-selling acts like The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin, and Dusty Springfield, Carole King turned her attention toward recording her own material and, in the process, invented the model for all female singer-songwriters to come.
    SOURCE: Flavorwire 2 months ago
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