YOUNg, GIFTED AND BLACK

The Aretha Franklin Story

A Musical Rebellion of Soul, Freedom & Power

Espectáculo de teatro para centros culturales y auditorios en España y Suiza.

Aretha Rebel is a tour-tested Aretha Franklin story show for culture centers and theatres in Spain & Switzerland.

More than a “greatest hits” tribute, it blends powerful live vocals, storytelling, and 1960s visuals to turn Aretha’s music into a moving theatre experience.

Led by international vocalist Shondell Mims, the show takes audiences on a journey from church roots to chart‑topping anthems, when soul music became a voice for civil rights, feminism and freedom. With optional visuals, narration and gospel‑inspired moments, Aretha Rebel celebrates the songs, the stories and the spirit of a generation in rebellion.

Designed for seasonal programmes, festivals and special soul nights, the show offers flexible formats — from an elegant solo tribute with tracks, to a compact trio, up to a full band production with horns, backing vocals, dancers and projections — all adaptable to your technical setup and budget.

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Flower Power / Female Power / Black Power

Aretha Rebel is a powerhouse tribute led by international vocalist Shondell Mims, taking audiences on a journey through the 1960s and 70s, when music became a voice for civil rights, feminism and freedom. With live vocals, visuals, and narration, the show celebrates Aretha Franklin’s songs and the spirit of a generation in rebellion.

ARETHA REBEL

What the show delivers

Aretha Rebel is a high‑voltage tribute that blends Aretha Franklin’s greatest hits with live band energy, storytelling and visuals that celebrate soul, freedom and power. It steps into the spirit of the 1960s and 70s, when music became protest, voice became power, and Aretha rose as the soundtrack of change.

The show brings her story to life through a dynamic mix of songs, narration and imagery, taking audiences through the key moments that defined soul, civil rights and women’s empowerment. Presented by Shondell Mims — a voice that commands the stage with passion and authenticity — Aretha Rebel transcends tribute: it’s not just a concert, it’s a revolution in motion.

Format Options For Your Venue

  • Solo Tribute (with tracks) - Elegant, compact version for smaller halls and festivals.

  • Trio (keys, guitar, drums) Live band energy with portable footprint.

  • Deluxe Show

    Full production with band, horns, backing vocals, dancers, and visual projections.

“All formats can be adapted to your technical setup and budget.”

Key features:

  • Fierce, emotional live performances.

  • Live band energy with a cinematic, theatre-ready style.

  • Historical storytelling woven between songs.

  • Optional visuals, gospel interludes, and iconic costumes.

Now booking for theaters, culture centers, and festivals. Experience the legend. Feel the power. Join the rebellion.

A powerhouse tribute filled with soul, style, and storytelling, honoring the queen who turned music into movement!


Young, Gifted & Black - The Aretha Franklin Story

A musical rebellion of soul, freedom, and power.

Highlights

  • Sold‑out soul concerts in Spain (Parador Hotel, Benidorm, Moraira, Altea).

  • Performances across Europe: Germany, Ibiza, Mallorca, Switzerland, Croatia.

  • Former star of Stars in Concert (Berlin) and Apollo Düsseldorf soul/divas productions.

Recent and past stages include

  • Eapai la Senita

  • Parador Hotel Javea/Xabia

  • Salones Carrasco Xabia, Alicante

  • Fundación Cultural Frax, Playa del Albir

  • Additional venues across Spain, Germany, Switzerland and the Balearic coast.

Aretha - Rebel Soul

A high-voltage tribute to Aretha Franklin, blending her greatest hits with live band energy, story telling, and visuals tha celebrate soul, freedom and power.

Culture Centers in Spain & Switzerland

Aretha Rebel is ready for touring across Spain and Switzerland with clear technical requirements and flexible formats. The show fits perfectly into culture center seasons, Black History Month, women’s events, international days and special soul nights.

Shondell performs in English and can present key moments in Spanish or German, helping you connect with local audiences while keeping the soul of Aretha’s music.

  • Professional, tour‑ready package (stage plot, rider, promo assets).

  • Option to add audience Q&A or meet‑and‑greet.

  • Available for one‑night bookings, mini‑tours, and festival programming.

Practical info / tech

Typical show length: 75–90 minutes plus encore.

  • Tech: PA system, 3–6 stage monitors, basic stage lighting (rider available on request).

  • Travel base: Spain (Alicante / Valencia region), easy connections to Switzerland and Europe.

Link: “Request full technical rider and press kit.”

get in touch

Ready to bring ARETHA -REBEL to your stage? Use the form to check a date and request an offer, or contact us directly by email or WhatsApp.

  • Phone / WhatsApp (Spain): +34 634 118 067

  • Phone (Germany): +49 162 164 2648

  • Message us on WhatsApp (click here)

Aretha Rebel - Young, Gifted & Black

A musical rebellion of soul, freedom & power for culture centers in Spain & Switzerland