Glory Days -The Aretha Franklin Story
Now booking for cruise ship theaters & lounges (2025-26
International vocalist Shondell Mims (aka Shondiva) delivers a powerful, elegant and crowd pleasing performance in this celebration of Aretha Franklin’s iconic music and life story
This 45-60 minute show blends classic hits like “Respect” · “Natural Woman” · “Chain of Fools” · “Think” · “I Say a Little Prayer”
…with captivating storytelling, stunning vocals, and timeless soul, difference.
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Now booking for cruise ship theaters & lounges (2025–26)
A soulful tribute to the Queen of Soul – live on stage.
International vocalist Shondell Mims (aka Shondiva) delivers a powerful, elegant and crowd-pleasing performance in this celebration of Aretha Franklin’s iconic music and life story.
This 45–60 minute show blends classic hits like:
🎶 “Respect” · “Natural Woman” · “Chain of Fools” · “Think” · “I Say a Little Prayer”
…with captivating storytelling, stunning vocals, and timeless soul.
Cruise Entertainment Details:
🔹 Length: 1 × 45 or 60 minutes (or 2 × 40 minute sets)
🔹 Format: With backing tracks or live band (charts provided)
🔹 Languages: English (Fluent), German (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational)
🔹 Experience: Prior cruise guest performer | International venues & festivals
🔹 Add-on Sets: 70s Disco Night / Soul Classics / Pool Deck Party Set
Based in Spain & Germany — available for fly-on bookings across Europe
💬 WhatsApp Bookings: Click to Chat
📩 Email: booking@shondellsmusicbox.com
📎 Download EPK (coming soon)
🎥 Watch video highlights below
🎭 Cruise Guest Entertainer Shows
🌟 1. Glory Days – The Aretha Franklin Story
An elegant 60-minute tribute with soaring vocals, storytelling, and soul classics from Aretha's golden era.
💃 2. Disco Diva Night – Donna Summer & 70s Soul
High-energy tribute featuring Donna Summer, Chic, Pointer Sisters & more – ideal for themed party nights or deck shows.
🎤 3. Soul & Motown Party Set
Uplifting medley of hits from Aretha, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Motown and modern icons.
Available with backing tracks or ship band
🎵 Based International
Stars in Concert – Berlin
Cultural Theaters – Spain: Costa Blanca, Valencia
🛳️Cruise ship performances - MS Hamburg, MS Europe, Aida
Gala events, soul festivals, and tribute nights in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands
“Shondell captures the rich and distinctive voice of Aretha Franklin
— Festival Director, Germany
“A standing ovation, every night.”
— Theater Client, Spain