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Pop / Rock 24/08/2018

Star-Studded Musical Tribute Saluting Aretha Franklin Will Be Held August 30, At Chene Park Detroit Amphitheatre

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Star-Studded Musical Tribute Saluting Aretha Franklin Will Be Held August 30, At Chene Park Detroit Amphitheatre
DETROIT, MI. (Top40 Charts) More than 20 performing artists, activists and family members will celebrate the life and legacy of Aretha Louise Franklin, known as the Queen of Soul, during a Musical Tribute event at Chene Park Amphitheatre in downtown Detroit on Thursday, August 30, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Leading artists representing many musical genres - R&B, Gospel, Jazz, Hip-Hop - are slated to perform tributes. Activists will speak about Ms. Franklin's profound role in feminism and civil rights. The participant list in formation includes:

Cherri Black
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Doug Carn
Jean Carne
Kurt Carr
Steffinie Christian
Angela Davis
Raheem DeVaughn
George Faison
Minister Louis Farrakhan
Gwen Foxx
The Four Tops
Eddie Franklin
Gracie Franklin
Victorie Franklin
Johnny Gill
Beth Griffith-Manley
Kimmie Horne
Santita Jackson
Dr. Bobby Jones
KIKO
Alise King
Gladys Knight
L'Renee
Jenifer Lewis
Tasha Page-Lockhart
LJ Reynolds
KiKi Sheard
Angie Stone

Ralphe Armstrong Band and Kern Brantley Band will accompany the celebrants. Other participants will be announced once confirmed.

Sabrina V. Garrett Owens, personal representative of the Aretha Franklin estate, said upon the announcement of the musical tribute: "On behalf of the family, thank you to those paying tribute and celebrating the life of Aretha. We are grateful for the tremendous outpouring of love and support we have received from friends, supporters and fans all around the world."

Tickets are required for admission to this free event. Tickets will be available online through Ticketmaster.com beginning Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. ET. In honor of the Queen, Ticketmaster will waive all fees. Guests are allowed a maximum of two (2) tickets via Ticketmaster digital-mobile tickets. Visit the Chene Park website (www.cheneparkdetroit.com) for more details.

The Musical Tribute will be part of a four-day celebration of Ms. Franklin's life and career. Her body will lie in repose at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit for public viewing August 28th and 29th. A private, invitation-only funeral for close family and friends will be held August 31st morning at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.

The musical tribute event will be held at Chene Park Amphitheatre, where Ms. Franklin performed in August 2015. Many of the artists participating in the tribute event have also performed at the renowned riverfront venue.

Uniquely located on an international waterway with Canada as its backdrop, Chene Park Amphitheatre's seating design and intimate rapport between participants and attendees will create a fitting tribute atmosphere for the Queen.

Located at 2600 Atwater, Chene Park Amphitheatre is a 6,000-seat canopied venue facing the Detroit River in the heart of downtown Detroit. Chene Park is a City of Detroit, Recreation Department facility, managed and operated by The Right Productions, Inc. All events are rain or shine. Lighted and secure parking available. For more information, visit cheneparkdetroit.com. Follow Chene Park on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.






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