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Listen to a New Black Star Song
On Black Friday, legendary rappers Talib Kweli and Yasiin Bey (formerly Mos Def) unveiled their newest collaboration as the duo Black Star: "You Already Knew," a track inspired by and dedicated to Aretha Franklin and produced by hip-hop artist OhNo. read more
Found in: Music, NewsFrom The Vault: Aretha Franklin - "Respect"
One of the most anticipated and ultimately satisfying run of shows ever to occur on the Fillmore West stage occurred in March of 1971, when Bill Graham presented three consecutive nights featuring Tower of Power, King Curtis, and Aretha Franklin. read more
Found in: Featured VideosAretha Franklin Announces First Album in Eight Years
Now that the Aretha Franklin has recovered from her recent health scares, she’s ready to make a full return to music. The Queen of Soul recently announced a series of tour dates, and now the singer is preparing to put out her first album in eight years.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAretha Franklin Announces Comeback Tour Dates
The Queen of Soul has announced her return to the stage after canceling a string of tour dates last year. Aretha Franklin took a hiatus from touring following doctor’s orders in preparation for a December surgery.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAretha Franklin Announces Free Toronto Summer Show
Aretha Franklin will perform a free show in Toronto this summer.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsAretha Franklin: Take A Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia
Aretha Franklin was only 19 years old when she signed with Columbia Records in 1960, but she had already established herself on the gospel circuit as a soloist at her father’s church in Detroit. With his encouragement, she traded the sanctuary for the nightclub and put her heavenly voice toward songs about worldly instead of spiritual love. In five years she made seven records for the label, plus numerous singles and unreleased sessions with various bands and producers, resulting in a string of modest hits like “One Step Ahead” and “Won’t Be Long.”... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsColumbia Announces Massive Aretha Franklin Collection
Columbia Records is set to release a 12-disc box set of Aretha Franklin’s recordings. Take A Look: Aretha Franklin Complete on Columbia is a complete collection of Franklin’s music that she recorded at Columbia Records before gaining widespread popularity from hits like “Respect” released via Atlantic Records. The 11 CD/one DVD set is coming March 22.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe 50 Best Beatles Covers of All Time
Few songwriters have been so thoroughly covered as Lennon/McCartney, and the diversity of Beatles covers is a tribute to the Fab Four's unmatched mark on pop music. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayAretha Franklin Cancels Tour Dates Through May
The soul queen’s spokesperson announced Aretha Franklin’s cancellation of all tour dates and appearances through May, following her doctor’s orders.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAretha Franklin Performs Duet with Condoleezza Rice
The Queen of Soul joined the former Secretary of State onstage Tuesday night at the Mann Center for Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pa. in a duet that ABC News called “The Diva and the Diplomat.”... read more
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