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Melanie C
Melanie C


Background information
Birth name Melanie Jayne Chisholm
Born January 12, 1974
Born place Whiston, Lancashire, England
Origin London, England, UK
Genre(s) Pop
Pop Rock
Britpop
Dance
Years active 1994—present
Label(s) Virgin Records
Red Girl Records
Associated acts Bryan Adams
Spice Girls
Lisa Lopes
Website Website



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Condoleezza Rice, Former US Secretary Of State, Duets With Aretha Franklin

July 28, 2010
Condoleezza Rice, Former US Secretary Of State, Duets With Aretha FranklinFormer US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice duetted with Aretha Franklin at a concert in Philadelphia last night (July 27).

Rice accompanied the veteran soul singer on piano during the three-hour fund-raising concert for urban children.

The ex-politician, who is a classically trained pianist, and Franklin thrilled the audience with renditions of 'My Country' and 'I Say A Little Prayer'.

But critics were left divided, with the Washington Post saying the collaboration had “a kind of goofy brilliance".

According to The Guardian, Franklin told the audience: "We decided to give it a try. So here we are, in the city of Brotherly – and Sisterly – Love."

Rice, a Republican, has previously performed with cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

(by Jason Gregory)



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