American Queen of Soul,
Aretha Franklin passed on yesterday August 16 aged 76.
The announcement of her
passing was greeted with so many emotions as family, friends, colleagues and
fans around the world paid tribute in various ways to the iconic singer.
Alicia Keys and Ariana
Grande were one of those who paid their tributes in unique ways.
The two singers
individually gave lovely performances of Aretha Franklin’s hit song ‘Natural
Woman‘.
Alicia Keys paid her
tribute on Beats One on Apple Music and the 37-year-old singer spoke about her
love for the iconic singer.
She said:
You start thinking wow,
this beautiful and incredible life and woman. I was listening to her music
while I was driving in. She’s so special. I feel sad but really inspired and
celebratory. She was able to touch so many people, divinely. She touched me.
Some of my greatest songs were inspired by hers that I loved. Talk about
queens— she was definitely the queen. She stepped into the room and everyone
bowed down. I think there are so many times — when I was with her, I literally
felt like I was crossing some kind of vortex. Sometimes you find yourself in a
room and you’re like, what am I doing in this room? How did I get here? Then
you’ve seen someone you’ve only known through your headphones and you see them
in real life and you’re having a conversation with them.
Watch the performance
below.
25-year-old Ariana Grande
paid her tribute during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
on Thursday (August 16) in New York City. Ariana reportedly broke down in tears
backstage following the emotional moment.
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