Posts Tagged ‘queen of soul’
New solo version of Aretha Franklin’s ‘Never Gonna Break My Faith’ released
A never-heard-before solo version of Aretha Franklin‘s Mary J. Blige duet, “Never Gonna Break My Faith,” has been released to mark Juneteenth Day, June 19, 2020. The late Queen of Soul’s powerful anthem featuring the “Deep Inside” singer was named the Best Gospel Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008. And Sony’s RCA Records,…
Read MoreExhibit honoring the life and legacy of Aretha Franklin debuts in Detroit
A new exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit will stimulate your thoughts about Aretha Franklin. “Think: A Tribute to The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin” opened this week, offering a unique array of photos and videos that feature the beloved icon’s life and legacy. With direction from the singer’s family, it occupies…
Read MoreHow the city of Detroit showed up and showed out for Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin will be remembered as the “Queen of Soul,” but she also was royalty to the people and city of Detroit. Beyond her actual homegoing service on Friday, Aug. 31, which featured powerful and controversial moments, people in the city the music legend called home showed their love for her in myriad ways. Here are some…
Read MoreRegina Belle, Johnny Gill and Angie Stone celebrate Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin was the people’s queen, and as such, one day before her homegoing services were held on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018, a free tribute concert was held in her honor at the beautiful Chene Park Amphitheater located alongside the Detroit River in Detroit. Among the performers were Detroiter Keith Washington, R&B songstress Angie Stone,…
Read MoreDetroit pays tribute to the ‘Queen of Soul’
Aretha Franklin was a brilliant mind with an outspoken voice, as internationally known for her unmatched musical talents as her unapologetic Blackness and bold fashion statements. On Thursday, Aug. 16, the world lost a musical icon, but Detroit celebrated the rich legacy of one of its own. Auntie Ree-Ree, as some Detroiters affectionately called her,…
Read MoreQueen of Soul Aretha Franklin dead at 76
Aretha Louise Franklin, known throughout the world as the Queen of Soul, has died at her home in Detroit surrounded by friends and family. She was 76. Franklin had been in ill health for a number of years before officially retiring from performances in 2017. Her story is an original classic of a voice and…
Read MoreAretha Franklin’s nephew shares new information about her condition
The 76-year-old soul legend has been reported to be “gravely ill,” with her loved ones gathered to say their goodbyes, but her nephew Tim Franklin revealed she is in good spirits though he’s worried about her seeing reports her death is said to be imminent. Tim Franklin told People magazine: “She’s alert, laughing, teasing, able…
Read MoreFamily requesting prayers for ‘Queen of Soul’ Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin is reportedly gravely ill. The 76-year-old soul legend, who last performed at the Elton John AIDS Foundation party in New York in November, is said to be at her home in Detroit, where her loved ones have gathered to say their goodbyes. According to Showbiz 411, her family has appealed for “prayers and privacy”…
Read MoreWho Should Play Aretha Franklin in Biopic: Halle Berry, Jennifer Hudson or Audra McDonald?
It appears that when Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin saw actress Audra McDonald on a Broadway stage performing in the Tony Award-nominated The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, she had an epiphany. Possibly, Ri-Ri imagined her younger self, saw some resemblances and felt compelled to announce the “Private Practice” star could play the lead role in…
Read MoreRonald Fleming’s MBA Became His (Free) Ticket to Traveling the World
Detroit native Ronald Fleming was serving as a commander in the Detroit Police Department when he decided to take advantage of a program designed to encourage law enforcement officers to pursue higher education. “I earned my master’s degree in criminal justice from Atlanta University,” says Fleming, “And when I was called back to the force…
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