CeCe Teneal: Tribute to Aretha 10th Anniversary Celebration – Saturday

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Aretha Franklin taught us how to “Think” and demand “Respect…” all while ridin’ on the “Freeway of Love!” In PORTRAIT OF ARETHA, CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular and deeper cuts from this 18-Grammy-Award-winning icon’s 50-year career, including “Chain of Fools,” “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” “Rock Steady,” and “Until You Come Back to Me (That’s What I’m Gonna Do).” An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best Gospel Song (“I Heard You Prayin’”) and 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song (“Danger”). Other accolades include the 2015 Touch the Mic “Muse” Award, the 2017 Orlando Music Trailblazer Award, and the honor of being chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl. “This show forces you to feel and connect with emotions you didn’t know you had.” – Presenter, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orlando FL PERFORMER BIO: CeCe Teneal is a consummate performer who believes in the power of music to connect people, whether there are five or five thousand in the audience. Born in the small town of Osteen, Florida, just outside Orlando, CeCe never envisioned herself as a performer. However, having inherited her incredible voice from her mother, the universe clearly had different plans for her. With a career that has taken her to over 55 countries, CeCe has had the privilege of opening for legendary artists like Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Joe Cocker, and Fantasia. Today, she shares her soulful and funky originals, alongside a heartfelt celebration of Aretha Franklin’s timeless music, captivating audiences at performing arts centers across the United States and onboard luxury cruise lines. CeCe’s musical journey has not gone unnoticed. She has received numerous accolades, including nominations for four Independent Music Awards,…