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Aretha Franklin to Give Free Performance During Inauguration

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The queen of soul will be playing a live show for free on January 19.

By Emily Leaman   Published Friday, December 05, 2008

The inauguration star-power continues! Aretha Franklin will be headlining a free performance at the Kennedy Center on January 19 at 6 PM.  She’ll be joined by the violin duo Nuttin’ but Stringz and the Let Freedom Ring choir directed by Reverend Nolan Williams, Jr.

The concert is part of the free daily performance series on the Millennium Stage and is presented by the Kennedy Center and Georgetown University. Channel 9 anchor Andrea Roane will be mistress of ceremonies.

Tickets will be distributed on the day of the event beginning at 4 PM in front of the concert hall. One ticket will be given out per person.

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Comments

FOR ANYONE TO MAKE A BAD STATEMENT ABOUT HER IS SICK . DON’T HAT ON THE HAT.

Posted by: DJ JUICE 442 , Jan 27, 2009 02:48:28 PM

I love her, I lover her I love her. She is the best. I have seen her twice live and she is unbelievable.

Posted by: Marty Brown, Jan 15, 2009 04:35:20 AM

I am excited that she is performing. It will be great. She is an inspiring woman and i’m glad that she is sticking up for what she believes in.

Posted by: Alaynia Ann, Jan 07, 2009 12:03:54 PM

I have many inquiries as to if Aretha would perform a Pres. elect Obama’s inaugural event. She was Great as always for President Bill Clinton with "I dreamed a dream" Hope this event will be televised.The Queen of soul is always a HIT!!

Posted by: Louis Coleman, Dec 10, 2008 07:29:16 AM

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