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‘It just gives me chills’: Detroit Symphony Orchestra honors the Queen of Soul
Read full article: ‘It just gives me chills’: Detroit Symphony Orchestra honors the Queen of SoulThe Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is spending Memorial Day weekend commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Queen of Soul's first and only performance with the orchestra.
Documents show FBI tracked Aretha Franklin for 4 decades
Read full article: Documents show FBI tracked Aretha Franklin for 4 decadesDetroit’s Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, was tracked diligently by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for four decades, according to newly declassified documents obtained by Rolling Stone.
The story of how Aretha Franklin changed this restaurant’s fried chicken recipe
Read full article: The story of how Aretha Franklin changed this restaurant’s fried chicken recipeThe longtime Detroit restaurant has strong ties to Motown and the music scene in Detroit. One such patron was the Queen of Soul herself, Aretha Franklin, who came into their kitchen one day and tweaked their fried chicken recipe.
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‘Her spirit was in the movie’ -- Aretha Franklin’s loved ones respond to biopic after Royal Oak premiere
Read full article: ‘Her spirit was in the movie’ -- Aretha Franklin’s loved ones respond to biopic after Royal Oak premiere“It was an amazing movie and I’m still trying to figure out my emotions from the movie,” said Vivian Pickard. “I cried a little bit. I laughed a little bit.”
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Aretha’s handprints to be unveiled outside Detroit museum
Read full article: Aretha’s handprints to be unveiled outside Detroit museumThe “Queen of Soul’s” handprints are to be unveiled outside the Detroit Historical Society Museum in advance of the release of a new film on Aretha Franklin’s life and career.
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Watch Aretha Franklin’s stunning performance at 2009 Obama Inauguration
Read full article: Watch Aretha Franklin’s stunning performance at 2009 Obama InaugurationOne of the most iconic moments in recent Inauguration history comes from Detroit’s own -- Aretha Franklin. In 2009, the the first Inauguration of President Barack Obama, the “Queen of Soul” stole the show with her jaw-dropping performance of “My country ‘tis of thee.” And don’t forget her legendary hat. Relive the moment below:
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Stretch of Lodge Freeway renamed in honor of Aretha Franklin
Read full article: Stretch of Lodge Freeway renamed in honor of Aretha FranklinDETROIT – A stretch of the Lodge Freeway has been renamed in honor of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, two years after her death. M-10 between I-94 and Livernois Avenue is now the Aretha Franklin Memorial Highway. READ: Aretha Franklin’s niece discusses new trailer for movie profiling her aunt’s lifeRep. Leslie Love has been working for two years to make it happen, and thanks to Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Love’s mission is complete. Watch the video above for the full report
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