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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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U2, Justin Bieber, Rihanna Nicki Minaj For Japan Tsunami Charity Album

March 22, 2011
U2, Justin Bieber, Rihanna Nicki Minaj For Japan Tsunami Charity AlbumU2, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj are among the acts that will appear on a new charity album for the victims of the Japanese earthquakes and tsunami.

Record label Universal Music hope to get the album out for release by the end of the week (March 25).

Bon Jovi have also been confirmed to appear on the album, with all money raised going to the Japanese Red Cross, reports BBC News.

A tracklisting for the album has yet to be released.

Meanwhile, Primal Scream, Beady Eye and Paul Weller are among the acts set to play a one-off London gig in aid of the recent tsunami and earthquakes in Japan.

(by Holly Frith)



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