Vocalist

From singing at age 10 for her father’s church in the City of Detroit to performing on the world stage for six decades, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, defined contemporary Gospel, Blues, R&B, Jazz, and Rock across the globe. Three powerhouse vocalists, Shaleah Adkisson, Blaine Alden Krauss, and Tamika Lawrence, join your Toronto Symphony Orchestra to showcase the hits of the artist Rolling Stone recently hailed as the “greatest singer of all time.”

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FREEDOM! A Tribute to Aretha Franklin

David Pecaut Square

All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Tina Turner’s singular voice and decades-spanning career gave us songs that became part of the soundtrack of our lives. Join us for a celebration of Turner’s iconic musical legacy, featuring hits like Proud Mary, What’s Love Got to Do With It, Disco Inferno, Private Dancer, and Simply the Best.

Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner

Orchestra Hall

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### Event Description: BSO: Simply the Best: Music of Tina Turner

**Event Title:** BSO: Simply the Best: Music of Tina Turner

**Date and Time:** Saturday, February 21, 2025, at 8:00 PM

**Location:** The Music Center at Strathmore

**Event Overview:**
Join the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra for an unforgettable evening celebrating the legendary Queen of Rock n’ Roll, Tina Turner. This special concert, "Simply the Best: Music of Tina Turner," will feature a selection of her greatest hits, including "Proud Mary," "What’s Love Got to Do With It," "Disco Inferno," "Private Dancer," and "Simply the Best."

**Performers:**
- **Conductor:** Enrico Lopez-Yañez
- **Vocalists:** Shaleah Adkisson, Tamika Lawrence, Scott Coulter

**Additional Information:**
- This event is not presented by Strathmore.
- Strathmore is Global Biorisk Advisory Council STAR accredited.

**Tickets:**
Tickets for this event can be purchased on the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra's website.

**Plan Your Visit:**
For more information on planning your visit, including directions, parking, and dining options, please refer to the Strathmore website.

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Come and celebrate the iconic musical legacy of Tina Turner with a night of electrifying performances and timeless music!

Simply the Best: Music of Tina Turner

The Music Center at Strathmore

All hail the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” Tina Turner’s singular voice and decades-spanning career gave us songs that became part of the soundtrack of our lives. Join us for a celebration of Turner’s iconic musical legacy, featuring hits like "Proud Mary," "What’s Love Got to Do With It," "Disco Inferno," "Private Dancer," and "Simply the Best."

Shaleah Adkisson

Vocalist

Events

Upcoming events

Feb 21, 2025

Simply the Best: Music of Tina Turner · Strathmore

21 - 23 Feb, 2025

Simply the Best: Music of Tina Turner · Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Apr 5, 2025

Tina Turner · Winston-Salem Symphony

Past events

21 - 22 May, 2024

FREEDOM! A Tribute to Aretha Franklin · Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Jul 8, 2023

Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner · Detroit Symphony Orchestra

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