Músicos, políticos y más reaccionan a la muerte de Aretha Franklin
// Por: Oscar Adame
jue 16 agosto, 2018
Hoy por la mañana se anunció la muerte de la Reina del Soul, Aretha Franklin. Un fallecimiento que marca una pérdida enorme para la historia del soul, el góspel y la música en general.
Ella falleció a los 76 años rodeada por su familia dentro de su hogar en la ciudad de Detroit, en paz, pero el anuncio despertó muchos sentimientos alrededor del mundo, mismos que se muestran en tuits escritos por figuras que van de Paul McCartney, Win Butler y Lenny Kravitz a Hillary Clinton y Tim Cook.
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Aretha helped define the American experience. In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade—our power and our pain, our darkness and our light, our quest for redemption and our hard-won respect. May the Queen of Soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/bfASqKlLc5
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 16, 2018
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Let’s all take a moment to give thanks for the beautiful life of Aretha Franklin, the Queen of our souls, who inspired us all for many many years. She will be missed but the memory of her greatness as a musician and a fine human being will live with us forever. Love Paul pic.twitter.com/jW4Gpwfdts
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) August 16, 2018
The loss of @ArethaFranklin is a blow for everybody who loves real music: Music from the heart, the soul and the Church. Her voice was unique, her piano playing underrated – she was one of my favourite pianists. pic.twitter.com/ug5oZYywAz
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) August 16, 2018
The moment I wake up, before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) August 16, 2018
Today we have lost one of the greatest. She will always be remembered and admired. Aretha Franklin, rest in peace. We love you.
— Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin) August 16, 2018
Mourning the loss today of @ArethaFranklin who shared her spirit and talent with the world. She deserves not only our RESPECT but also our lasting gratitude for opening our eyes, ears and hearts. Rest in eternal peace, my friend.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) August 16, 2018
One of the highlights of my career was singing with #ArethaFranklin at The Tony Awards. It was an out of body experience for me. One of greatest singers of all time. You will be missed by all. https://t.co/L8dIIhyR9Y
— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) August 16, 2018
This photo was taken in 2012 when Aretha & I performed at a tribute celebration for our friend Marvin Hamlisch. It’s difficult to conceive of a world without her. Not only was she a uniquely brilliant singer,but her commitment to civil rights made an indelible impact on the world pic.twitter.com/Px9zVB90MM
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) August 16, 2018
https://twitter.com/jamieleecurtis/status/1030098319924592641
Lady Soul. The first woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Franklin was an artist of passion, sophistication and command, whose recordings remain anthems that defined soul music. Long live the Queen. pic.twitter.com/3gJDuV2KF4
— Rock Hall (@rockhall) August 16, 2018
Aretha was such a timeless inspiration to me and so many others, the ultimate queen, thank you for the gift of your voice, music and unshakeable soul 🙏🏼 pic.twitter.com/me3FXBY4WZ
— Christina Aguilera (@xtina) August 16, 2018
La Importancia de Aretha Franklin
Aretha comenzó su carrera cuando era adolescente. Su trabajo se posiciona entre uno de los más positivos y espirituales de la historia de la música popular debido a que lanzó un material de larga duración por cada año de su prolífica carrera, dando como resultado casi un centenear de sencillos y cincuenta discos de estudio.
Fue en la década de los años 60 cuando se consolidó como artista, gracias a sus pronunciamientos a favor de los derechos raciales y de las mujeres en los Estados Unidos. Se convirtió en una figura influyente dentro de estos movimientos, lo que le trajo validez a sus canciones sobre esperanza y libertad. Sus temas le valieron 18 Premios Grammy y el haber sido la primera mujer que entró en el Salón de la Fama del Rock and Roll, en 1987.
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