Aretha Franklin
Franklin St. subway station in NYC turned into Aretha tribute
With the Queen of Soul currently seriously ill and under hospice care, some fan (fans?) took it upon themselves to turn the Franklin St. subway station in Tribeca into an Aretha Franklin tribute, with pasted lyrics and song titles on stairsteps and signage…
Aretha Franklin tribute concert happening at Madison Square Garden
The concert is being presented by Clive Davis and happening this November.
Aretha Franklin in home hospice care, reports say
Beyonce paid tribute to The Queen of Soul on stage at her Detroit show with Jay-Z last night.
Aretha Franklin reported to be "gravely ill"
”I am so saddened to report that the Queen of Soul and my good friend, Aretha Franklin is gravely ill. I spoke with her family members this morning. She is asking for your prayers at this time,” reported an anchor for Detroit’s WDIV.
Aretha Franklin cancels NOLA Jazz Fest & NJ show due to doctor's orders
She still has plans to play Boston, Long Island, and Toronto Jazz Fest.
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2018 lineup (Aretha Franklin, Jack White, Beck, David Byrne, more)
The lineup also includes Sturgill Simpson, Common, Jason Isbell, Big Freedia, Lucinda Williams, Calexico, Hiss Golden Messenger, and more.
NPR's 150 Greatest Albums Made By Women
The list is being celebrated with a free NYC show tonight, headlined by Rickie Lee Jones, who will perform Pirates in full (#49 on the list).
2017 Tribeca Film Fest opening w/ Clive Davis documentary premiere/concert at Radio City ft. Aretha Franklin & more
The 2017 Tribeca Film Festival runs April 19 – 30.
Aretha Franklin retiring after releasing Stevie Wonder-produced album ++ more tribute show details
Todd Rundgren, Richard Thompson, Glen Hansard, Taj Mahal & Deva Majal, Bettye LaVette, Antibalas & more playing the tribute show at Carnegie Halll, and there’s a live rehearsal show at City Winery the night before.