A celebration of the songs made famous by the greatest voice in soul music, this performance pays tribute to the extraordinary catalogue of Aretha Franklin, the undisputed Queen of Soul whose recordings helped define the genre across six decades. With 18 Grammy Awards, 17 US Top Ten hits and over 75 million records sold worldwide, her legacy remains one of the most influential in popular music history.

Vanessa Haynes brings these iconic songs to life with her powerful voice and deep roots in contemporary soul. A long-standing member of Incognito, she has also worked with Van Morrison, Billy Ocean, Chaka Khan, Lulu, Anastacia, Leon Ware and Mario Biondi, and has appeared with Guy Barker at the BBC Proms.

Expect a set of timeless classics including Respect, (You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman, I Say a Little Prayer, Chain of Fools and Think, delivered with reverence, fire and authenticity by Vanessa and her superb live band.

“An astonishing voice.”
— The House that Soul Built

“Vanessa Haynes’ smooth and soulful vocals effortlessly entranced, weaving with and soaring above the ensemble to steal the show.”
— UK Jazz News