Aretha Franklin, newly engaged, wants to hear from YOU

Aretha Franklin, newly engaged, wants to hear from YOU

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norman lebrecht

January 04, 2012

The Queen of Soul, in love again, is looking for the next opera diva.

“Some of the older classical singers like Jessye NormanLeontyne [Price] and Barbara Hendricks are retiring, they’re not singing anymore, and I’d like to see some younger singers come along and take their place,”  she says.

If you’re 18 to 40 and fancy your chances, send a demo tape or CD to

Aretha’s Records

C/O Thav, Gross, Steinway & Bennett

30150 Telegraph Road
Bingham Farms, MI 48012

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Comments

  • Janey says:

    Do you think an 18 year old knows how to mail a CD or “tape”?

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