ARETHA FRANKLIN

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• Born in Memphis, Tennessee
• Born on March 25, 1942
• Attended Juilliard School of Music
• 73 years old
• Plays the pianon
• R&B/Soul

MAJOR WORKS/COMPOSITIONS

• Respect
• I Say A Little Prayer
• Save Me
• Medium Tempo
• Loud and Soft Dynamics
• Bright and Smooth
• Represented women's rights and respect

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• Apollo 1 caught on fire and 3 astronauts died
• C.L. franklin was a minister
• Barbara Franklin was a pianist and gospel singer
• In the 1960s Memphis was a popular site for protesting against discrimination