Classic Arts NewsExclusive: See Michelle Williams, Ariana DeBose, and More Celebrate ArethaFranklinThe American Pops Orchestra‘s Respect: The Music of Aretha Franklin celebrated her 75th birthday this year.
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Hannah Vine
September 25, 2017
A Bronx Tale and Hamilton star Ariana DeBose performed with The American Pops Orchestra in Washington, D.C., September 16 in Respect: The Music of Aretha Franklin, a salute to the soul singer who celebrated her 75th birthday this year.
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Exclusive: See Michelle Williams, Ariana DeBose, and More Celebrate Aretha Franklin With the American Pops
Franklin, known as the “Queen of Soul,” has won 18 Grammy Awards and charted 112 singles on Billboard magazine’s charts, including “Respect,“ “A Natural Woman,” and “Who’s Zoomin’ Who?”