Pulitzer Prizes award Aretha Franklin a special citation for music
Aretha Franklin received a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee on Monday, placing the soul titan in a prestigious class of musicians previously recognized, including Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, Hank Williams, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Bob Dylan. Franklin,...
Stereogum — The winners of the 2019 Pulitzer Prize have been announced today. Composer Ellen Reid took home the Music award for her opera
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Brooklyn Vegan — Aretha was given a special award for 'her indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades.' In other news, composer Ellen Reid was awarded... more info
Consequence of Sound — The Queen of Soul was honored for her "indelible contribution to American music and culture for more than five decades." more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Aretha Franklin received a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee on Monday, placing the soul titan in a prestigious class of musicians previously ... more info
L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Aretha Franklin received a posthumous special citation from the Pulitzer Prize committee on Monday, placing the soul titan in a prestigious class of musicians previously ... more info