Women in Music Discussion: Aretha Franklin

Do you love to listen and talk about music as much as we do? Come join us as we listen and discuss music at the Seekonk Library on Tuesday, September 18 at 6:00 pm. This month we will begin a discussion of women in music. Beginning with none other than the queen of soul herself, Aretha Franklin.

Aretha Franklin needs absolutely no introduction. With one note, her voice is instantly recognizable to millions of people worldwide. Having recorded 112 singles that charted on Billboard, of which 77 were Hot 100 entries, 17 top ten pop singles, 100 R&B entries and 20 number-one R&B singles, becoming the most charted female artist in the history of Billboard. Not only is she one of the best-selling musical artists of all time, but she has received critical acclaim as well as commercial success, even winning 18 Grammys. In 1987 she even became the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She is the undisputed queen of soul.

Our listening group meets on the second to last Tuesday of every month at 6 PM and tackles music across all genres. Join us in the coming months as we continue the discussion of other great women in music. Come to learn, listen, and/or share!