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Aretha Franklin remembered by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

By Zarif Alibhai, February 28 2020 —

Aretha Franklin is revered as the Queen of Soul, having won 18 grammys, sold 75 million records worldwide and singing at the inaugurations of Presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. RESPECT! … Read the rest

Aretha Franklin. // Illustration courtesy of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra.

Aretha Franklin honoured with show by Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

By Troy Hasselman, February 4 2020 —

The songs of soul legend Aretha Franklin will be honoured by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra in concert on Feb. 21–22, in RESPECT! Honouring Aretha, which pairs the CPO with vocalists Capathia Jenkins and … Read the rest