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Aretha Franklin (The Kennedy Center)

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and pianist. She is known to her fans as "The Queen of Soul." She is renowned for her soul recordings but is also adept at jazz, rock, blues, pop and gospel. She is widely acclaimed for her passionate vocal style and powerful vocal range. In 2008, the American music magazine Rolling Stone ranked Franklin #1 on its list of "The Greatest Singers of All Time.

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<i>Let Freedom Ring</i> 1/19/09: Let Freedom Ring

The Kennedy Center and Georgetown University host a musical celebration, featuring Aretha Franklin, Nuttin’ but Stringz, and the Let Freedom Ring Choir, with Mistress of Ceremonies Andrea Roane. Marian Wright Edelman, the president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund, will be recognized with the 2009 John Thompson "Legacy of a Dream" award.  Free tickets are required.

Let Freedom Ring

The Kennedy Center and Georgetown University host a musical celebration, featuring Aretha Franklin, Nuttin’ but Stringz, and the Let Freedom Ring Choir, with Mistress of Ceremonies Andrea Roane. Marian Wright Edelman, the president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund, will be recognized with the 2009 John Thompson "Legacy of a Dream" award.  Free tickets are required.

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