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In Aretha Franklin鈥檚 six-decade career, she won 18 Grammys and was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Celebrating what would have been the singer鈥檚 eightieth birthday, the 91热爆 Proms pay tribute to a true icon.

Jules Buckley debuts his new ensemble and is joined by American singer and Quincy Jones prot茅g茅e 厂丑别濒茅补 to showcase the songs made famous by the Queen of Soul.

Aretha鈥檚 live performances were visceral rituals, in which she readily opened her heart to her audience. Her song Respect became an anthem of both the Civil Rights Movement and gender empowerment. In 2009, she performed at Barack Obama鈥檚 first inauguration. Her music was the soundtrack to African American history.

Clara Amfo presents this unforgettable event, with special guests.