From the Promoter

She is known the world over by her first name and as the undisputed, reigning Queen of Soul. Roy Thomson Hall is proud to present the Toronto return of the legendary Aretha Franklin on Friday, April 25, 2014.

Aretha has influenced generations of singers and has graced the music charts for over four decades achieving global recognition on an unprecedented scale. Deservedly topping Rolling Stone Magazine’s list of 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, Aretha Franklin has received a Presidential Medal Of Freedom (the U.S.A.'s highest honour), 17 Grammy Awards (and counting), a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a Grammy Living Legend Award in addition to countless international and national awards and accolades.

Reviews from Aretha Franklin’s April 2013 performance at Roy Thomson Hall:
“Aretha Franklin wows Toronto audience with a mix of classics<image003.png>” – Toronto SUN

“The Queen of Soul is still commanding R.E.S.P.E.C.T.” – NOW Magazine