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Aretha Franklin

The Apollo’s history records Aretha Franklin’s performances and honours her in its Walk of Fame. The theatre offers a tangible Harlem connection to her performing career. Check the venue’s current access notices before travelling; this profile records the historic association rather than a current event.

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Aretha Franklin
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CHAPTER 01

Soul on the Apollo stage

The Apollo’s history records Aretha Franklin’s performances and honours her in its Walk of Fame. The theatre offers a tangible Harlem connection to her performing career. Check the venue’s current access notices before travelling; this profile records the historic association rather than a current event.

apollotheater.org — reference ↗︎

THE PLACES BEHIND THE STORY

A life on the map.

Explore 2 connections. Each connection links to its evidence; outlined circles mark approximate areas, not exact buildings or camera positions.

01 / LOCATION

Apollo Theater

The Apollo’s history records Aretha Franklin’s performances and honours her in its Walk of Fame. The theatre offers a tangible Harlem connection to her performing career. Check the venue’s current access notices before travelling; this profile records the historic association rather than a current event.

apollotheater.org — reference ↗︎

Check the venue’s current programme and restoration notices before visiting.

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IN THE STORY

Explore a shared connection.

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WORKS

Culture, connected.

Follow the work through its real places.

KEEP EXPLORING

Cities and Worlds.

CITY

New York ↗︎

Street corners, fire escapes and subway rhythms. A city to read at walking pace.

WORLD · Music

Aretha Franklin ↗︎

Stops: slot the hymn board, flip seven tiles, fill the choir loft, then pull Detroit’s organ stops for full organ.

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