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Aretha Franklin


Background information
Birth name Aretha Louise Franklin
Born March 25, 1942
Born place Memphis, Tennesee, U.S.
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s) Soul
Jazz
Blues
R&B
Gospel
Rock
Years active 1956—present
Label(s) Arista Records
Columbia Records
Atlantic Records
Associated acts George Michael
Sweet Inspirations
Carolyn Franklin
Erma Franklin
Cissy Houston
George Benson
Michael McDonald
Mahalia Jackson
Albertina Walker
Stevie Wonder
Chaka Khan
Marvin Gaye
Natalie Cole



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Vampire Weekend, Broken Bells Cancel Eden Sessions Gig

June 17, 2010
Vampire Weekend, Broken Bells Cancel Eden Sessions GigVampire Weekend have been forced to cancel their Eden Sessions gig in Cornwall later this month.

The band were set to perform alongside Broken Bells at the Eden Project on June 24.

In a statement, organisers said: “Regrettably we have to announce that Vampire Weekend and Broken Bells' appearance at this year's Eden Sessions, scheduled for June 24, has been cancelled.”

There was no further explanation as to why the gig was scrapped. Refunds are available from point of purchase.

Mika, Calvin Harris, Doves and Paolo Nutini are among the other artists scheduled to take part in the Eden Sessions this summer.

(by Jason Gregory)



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