R.E.S.P.E.C.T

In the 1960s, soul music peaked in popularity with artists such as Marvin Gaye, James Brown and Etta James exemplifying the power of the genre. However, there’s one name that stands out among the greats: Aretha Franklin. Often described as the Queen of Soul, Franklin was known for her hard-hitting vocals in songs like “Respect” and the softer, more emotional hits like “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” While the soul superstar died in 2018, Spokanites can still hear all of her most popular songs performed live when R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a tribute concert detailing Franklin’s journey through love, tragedy, courage and triumph, stops at the First Interstate Center for the Arts on Friday.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. • Fri, March 7 at 7:30 pm • $50-$90 • First Interstate Center for the Arts • 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. • broadwayspokane.com