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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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Jamie Oliver, Prince Charles Launch New Music Festival The Big Feastival

April 26, 2011
Jamie Oliver, Prince Charles Launch New Music Festival The Big FeastivalA new music festival in London called The Big Feastival will take place this summer, it's been announced.

The event, at Clapham Common from July 1-3, will raise funds for The Prince's Trust and The Jamie Oliver Foundation.

Acts on the line-up include The Charlatans, Soul II Soul, New Young Pony Club, The Mystery Jets and Athlete.

As well as live music, oraganisers said the festival will showcase "London's finest gourmet experience with the look of an urban village fete and a music festival vibe".

Oliver said: "The Big Feastival is something unique that we've wanted to try for a while. A really good festival for everyone with great music and great food, all for charity."

(by Jason Gregory)





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