Aretha Franklin News

Three-time Grammy-nominated Tiempo Libre is one the hottest young Latin bands today.

42nd Street's renowned music venue, B. B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL, has debuted a completely redesigned Web site. The homepage boasts a jukebox, 'Request an Artist' tab, photo gallery and, of course, upcoming show description and ticket buy links.

Minneapolis' Mixed Blood Theatre's production of Daughters of Africa will be performed at the Lake of the Woods School Auditorium in Baudette on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7pm.

Dionne Warwick has, over an illustrious four-decade career, established herself as an international musical legend. Her reputation as a hit maker has been firmly etched into public consciousness, thanks to nearly sixty charted hits since 'Don't Make Me Over' began its climb up the charts in December 1962. As a performer, she has charmed and entertained audiences on every continent, amassing fans worldwide. Best known for her partnership with Burt Bacharach and Hal David, this music pioneer received her first Grammy Award in 1968 (for the classic 'Do You Know The Way to San Jose?') making her the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance. Warwick comes in second only to Aretha Franklin as the most charted female vocalist with 56 singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998, and in 1968 she became the first African-American female performer to appear before the Queen of England at a Royal Command Performance. Since then, Dionne has performed before numerous kings, queens, presidents, and heads of state.

The Original Broadway Cast Recording of the global hit stage production of PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT THE MUSICAL will be recorded next week in New York City and will be produced by Stephen 'Spud' Murphy and Frank Filipetti.

The Cleveland Blues Festival, a high-energy concert event featuring world-class blues entertainers, celebrates its 4th Anniversary with a return to PlayhouseSquare's State Theatre March 5th at 7 pm.

The 50th anniversary of Aretha Franklin's arrival on the popular music scene is set for a major celebration in 2011.

Minneapolis' Mixed Blood Theatre's production of Daughters of Africa will be performed at the Lake of the Woods School Auditorium in Baudette on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7pm.

From George Gershwin's 'Someone to Watch Over Me' to Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive' and from Aretha Franklin's 'R.E.S.P.E.C.T' to Nancy Sinatra's 'These Boots Are Made for Walking,' the international hit musical Respect: A Musical Journey of Women recounts the exciting story of women in the 20th century through Top 40 songs.

On Saturday, January 15, New York-based writer/actress Ebony Washington returns to the New York City stage with a much-anticipated new production of her acclaimed CROSSLINES: A Black Woman's Perspective on American Politics at the Spoon Theater in Midtown, NYC.

According to Barbra Streisand's official website, fans have a chance to win two tickets to MusiCares Evening/Concert where Barbra will be honored as Person of the Year. The event will be held on February 11 in Los Angeles.

Minneapolis' Mixed Blood Theatre's production of Daughters of Africa will be performed at the Lake of the Woods School Auditorium in Baudette on Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7pm.

Clive Davis and The Recording Academy will continue the tradition of the annual Pre-GRAMMYGala, and this year's event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., the evening before the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.

Dionne Warwick has, over an illustrious four-decade career, established herself as an international musical legend. Her reputation as a hit maker has been firmly etched into public consciousness, thanks to nearly sixty charted hits since 'Don't Make Me Over' began its climb up the charts in December 1962. As a performer, she has charmed and entertained audiences on every continent, amassing fans worldwide. Best known for her partnership with Burt Bacharach and Hal David, this music pioneer received her first Grammy Award in 1968 (for the classic 'Do You Know The Way to San Jose?') making her the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocal Performance. Warwick comes in second only to Aretha Franklin as the most charted female vocalist with 56 singles making the Billboard Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998, and in 1968 she became the first African-American female performer to appear before the Queen of England at a Royal Command Performance. Since then, Dionne has performed before numerous kings, queens, presidents, and heads of state.

Respect: A Musical Journey of Women, which recounts the exciting story of women in the 20th century through Top 40 songs, has been extended through Feb. 12 at the Herberger Theater Center, 222 E. Monroe.

What do you get when you strip away all pretenses between men and women, mix in some sexy rock ‘n' roll, and add a generous helping of uproarious sketch comedy? You get The Naked Truth, Shadowbox Live's new show that delves into everyone's favorite topics - Love, Sex, and Relationships.

Performances by multi-GRAMMY-winning artistsTony Bennett, Seal, Donna Summer, BeBe Winans, and Stevie Wonder; multi-GRAMMY-winning artists and current GRAMMY nominees Jeff Beck and Herbie Hancock; two-time-GRAMMY-winning artist and current GRAMMY nominee LeAnn Rimes; two-time GRAMMY winner Diana Krall; GRAMMY-winner and current GRAMMY nominee Barry Manilow; artist and member of the GRAMMY-nominated 'Promises, Promises'cast album Kristin Chenoweth; artists and members of the GRAMMY-nominated 'Glee'cast Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison and Darren Criss; and artist Nikki Yanofsky. Ms. Streisand, a multi-GRAMMY-winning artistand current GRAMMY nominee, will close the evening with her own special performance. Additional performers will be announced shortly.

Intiman Theatre Artistic Director Kate Whoriskey announces a production shift in the previously announced 2011 Season. A Boy and His Soul, written and performed by Tony Award-nominated Colman Domingo and directed by Tony Kelly, will replace The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

What do you get when you strip away all pretenses between men and women, mix in some sexy rock 'n' roll, and add a generous helping of uproarious sketch comedy?

What do you get when you strip away all pretenses between men and women, mix in some sexy rock 'n' roll, and add a generous helping of uproarious sketch comedy?