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The band Aretha Franklin was founded in 1942. Before coming to fame, the band got it’s start in Memphis. Generally, music journalists would define Aretha Franklin’s style within the genre/s of soul music, funk, gospel music, pop music, pop rock, jazz, and other rock music.
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Diana Ross
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Patti Labelle
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Etta James
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Dionne Warwick
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Nina Simone
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Otis Redding
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Al Green
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The Isley Brothers
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The Supremes
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James Brown
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Roberta Flack
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Whitney Houston
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Ray Charles
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Sam Cooke
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Chaka Khan
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Toni Braxton
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What Genre is Aretha Franklin?
Aretha Franklin genre is not easily defined. Music magazines and journalists have different opinions on a clearly defined genre for Aretha Franklin. However, many describe the style within the genre/s of soul music, funk, gospel music, pop music, pop rock, jazz, and other rock music.