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Aretha Franklin: A Tribute to the Queen of Soul

Jules Buckley debuts his new ensemble in a Proms tribute to Aretha Franklin. He is joined by American singer and Quincy Jones protΓ©gΓ©e ³§³σ±π±τΓ©²Ή to showcase the songs made famous by the Queen of Soul.

In Aretha Franklin’s six-decade career, she won 18 Grammys and was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Celebrating what would have been the singer’s eightieth birthday, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms pay tribute to a true icon.

Jules Buckley debuts his new ensemble and is joined by American singer and Quincy Jones protΓ©gΓ©e ³§³σ±π±τΓ©²Ή to showcase the songs made famous by the Queen of Soul.

Aretha’s live performances were visceral rituals, in which she readily opened her heart to her audience. Her song Respect became an anthem of both the Civil Rights Movement and gender empowerment. In 2009, she performed at Barack Obama’s first inauguration. Her music was the soundtrack to African American history.

Clara Amfo presents this unforgettable event, with special guests.

1 hour, 49 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Clara Amfo
Orchestra Jules Buckley Orchestra
Conductor Jules Buckley
Singer ³§³σ±π±τΓ©²Ή
Producer Rhonagh O'Donnell
Director Marcus Viner

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