Many were shattered by the passing of Aretha Franklin in August, and now PBS FM are inviting you to come celebrate her life, by reliving some of her greatest hits — featuring an excellent selection of artists.
Kylie Auldist, Thando, Ella Thompson and Stella Angelico are just a few of the ladies who’ll be paying tribute to the late queen of soul, backed by the all-female SPIRE ensemble. Ruth Rogers Wright, Bec Rigby (The Harpoons), Hannah Acfield and The Holy Hallelujahs will also be getting down for the event.
PBS DJ’s Miss Goldie and Vince Peach will also be hitting the decks to open and close the show.
“With one song Aretha Franklin changed my life,” says Miss Goldie. “On the flip side of the Chain of Fools 45 sat a ballad that resonated deeply with me. Aretha Franklin’s ‘Prove It’ started my love affair with deep soul which continues to this day.”
