PERFORMANCE/TOUR: Aretha Franklin Cancels Jazz Fest Appearance
Soul legend Aretha Franklin has canceled her appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, but organizers and fans got lucky with a replacement.
Earth, Wind and Fire happens to be in the area and offered to play on the popular music festival's largest stage on Friday night.
Festival spokesman Louis Edwards says the "Queen of Soul" told organizers on Thursday that she wouldn't be able to perform. Edwards said she apologized to fans but wouldn't give a reason why...
USA Today Music — Soul legend Aretha Franklin has canceled her appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, but organizers and fans ...
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All About Jazz — Soul legend Aretha Franklin has canceled her appearance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, but organizers and fans got lucky with a replacement.
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ContactMusic — R&B icons EARTH, WIND & FIRE stepped in to replace soul legend ARETHA FRANKLIN when she pulled out of a performance at a Louisiana music festival on Friday... more info
Perez Hilton — Not cool, Aretha!
Aretha Franklin canceled her headlining performance at the New Orleans Jazz Fest only 10 hours before she was due to go on!
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Star Online, Malaysia — NEW ORLEANS (AP): Soul legend Aretha Franklin has canceled her appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, but organizers and fans got lucky with a replacemen... more info