Aretha Franklin remains one of the most iconic singers of all time, and now a new National Geographic series is set to take a closer look at her life and legacy. Oscar-nominated Harriet actress Cynthia Erivo will play the legendary star in the first authorized limited edition series about Franklin.
Raphael Saadiq Joins Aretha Franklin Anthology Series as Executive Music Producer: Exclusive
29.01.2020 - 20:51 / billboard.com
National Geographic announced on Wednesday (Jan.
29) that Raphael Saadiq is set to be the executive music producer for the channel's upcoming limited series Genius: Aretha.Terence Blanchard -- the Grammy-winning jazz artist behind the music for Harriet and BlacKkKlansman -- will also compose original music for the series, which will tell the story of Aretha Franklin's life, with Cynthia Erivo portraying the legendary singer."It's an honor to share Aretha's genius with the world alongside the
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