Natural Woman

Sheléa Sings Aretha Franklin

📍 This event takes place at Powell Hall

🕒 2 hours, 10 minutes (including intermission)

Saturday, Apr 17, 2027, 7:30pm Get Tickets

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Program

Sheléa, vocals

Additional artists and repertoire to be announced.

About this Concert

Join Grammy-nominated vocal powerhouse Sheléa for an unforgettable evening celebrating the music of Aretha Franklin performed with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Featuring classic hits including “Chain of Fools,” “Say A Little Prayer,” “Respect,” and “Natural Woman,” Sheléa delivers the Queen of Soul’s music with her signature style and breathtaking voice. This sweeping orchestral tribute reimagines Franklin’s iconic catalog with the full power of the symphony, amplifying the emotion and impact of her legendary sound.

- Sheléa is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, pianist, producer, and actor who has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Vatican, and many more. She has also received the attention and support of music’s most powerful icons, including Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Rickey Minor, and David Foster.
- During her lifetime, Aretha Franklin won 18 Grammys, had 112 singles on the Billboard charts, and sold over 75 million records worldwide. She was the first female performer inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and remains the most charted female artist in history.
- Aretha Franklin’s music gave a powerful voice to the civil rights movement and continues to inspire generations around the world. She performed at the inaugurations of three US presidents: Jimmy Carter (1977), Bill Clinton (1992), and Barack Obama (2009).