From gospel singing in Detroit to receiving the Grammy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, Aretha Franklin proved time and time again why she deserved the title, Queen of Soul. In honour of her long-lasting legacy, the GOSPO Collective – featuring the talented Charmaine Jones – is hosting a night of Aretha at the Arkaba Hotel.
Communicating a story of strength, survival, and unparalleled talent, ‘Soul Serenade – The Aretha Legacy’ ventures to be so much more than a tribute show. Rather, the GOSPO team looks to “transcend” audiences to “a place where Aretha still resides” – a place of music, meaning, and an eternal, unforgettable soul.
Charmaine Jones, the lead vocalist and choral queen of GOSPO, promises to be a force to reckon with, previously supporting and collaborating with the likes of Robbie Williams, Paul Kelly, Michael Bublé, and more.
From Jazz to Pop and everything in between, Charmaine is renowned for her improvisational techniques, choral styling and unique arranging skills that leave her audiences spellbound.
Supported by a stellar rhythm section, the GOSPO backing vocalists, chorus and juniors will merge to form the Aretha “gospel choir”, to shake the walls of the Arkaba and leave you will goosebumps on your arms.
If you haven’t had the chance to experience GOSPO Collective, the Aretha legacy performance serves as the perfect excuse to check them out. The collective, including Charmaine, features 14 powerhouse vocalists, often supported a 60-person backing choirs and some of the most accomplished instrumentalists from around the nation.
GOSPO Collective is a leading choral ensemble where African rhythm, western harmony, hymns and hip-hop collide, inspired by gospel gurus and mainstream artists alike. With a repertoire encapsulating Israel Houghton and Aretha Franklin, as well as Prince and Justin Timberlake, every show is tailored according to audience and purpose.
To learn more about ‘Soul Serenade – The Aretha Legacy’ or to book tickets, visit the Arkaba Hotel website.
Find the Arkaba Hotel at 150 Glen Osmond Rd, Fullarton SA 5063.
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