DETROIT DESIGN ENTERTAINMENT ART & FASHION
THREE DOLLARS
D DEAF
WINTER 2016 + ISSUE 2
INTRODUCTION
In 1967 Diane Arbus created her iconic image titled Identical Twins in Roselle, New Jersey then Nicolas Ferrando re-creating the image in 2004 but with a twist, the twins’ faces are covered with paper bags. Its these two images that shaped the winter issue in a profound way. I have always loved the idea of transformation. We as humans can change the way the world views us with a quick change of clothing, makeup, attitude or a simply gesture. Photography along with fashion has this same ability. The ability to tell a story with a simple click,make one dream of another life or just laugh with uncontrollable joy. Our mens shoot inspired us to think about these feelings and who the model was ? Is he a poet, banker, lumberjack, bond trader or house husband ? The idea of a model captured or invisible by a paper bag only to reveal his true self on the final page is how we told the story. Included in a transformation is finding a style. Style is unquestionably vital to the images we present in the magazine, but nonetheless it would be a lie to deny the viewer options of both skewed and proper styles. How wonderful, then, to see the vitality and sheer pleasure in the images shot by Boswell, with the light filled slash ribbon sets of Brian Fata and reflective textures of this winters best women’s fashions. As we enter a new year we hope that transformations come to all in many exciting and adventurous ways.
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Since 1994, McIntosh Poris has provided architectural and interior designs for residential,
commercial and adaptive reuse projects. They have been published in over 100 publications locally, nationally, and internationally. MPA’s work has received over 90 design awards,with many more to come.
10 – Its On The Rocks / DESIGN – McLenon+DuCharme
CONTENTS
6 – McIntosh Poris / ARCHITECTURE – Jeff Newsom
Let your pet rocks indoors! These original works of art bring warmth and life into the home while grounding you with the natural world. Abstract and organic in design, precious gems and minerals will compliment a variety of decor styles from traditional to contemporary.
12 – Mike Z. Ballerini / PROFILES – Andrea Zarczynski
Z. Ballerini stands for more than “made in Detroit.” Established in 2013, the luxe line of men’s day and travel bags
celebrates the hope of a city-in-the-making, and the men and women who are leading the transformation.
14 – Scott Northrup / ART – Kim Fay
We talk to Scott about his very personal and ruthlessly honest dialogue via film,
photography, assemblage and installation. His courage to reveal secret dreams, fears and crushes that most of us go to great lengths to hide is discussed at lengths in this piece. .
18 – Luciano DelSignore / NIBBLES & BITS – Jeff Newsom
Lets nibble with super chef and three time James Beard Nominee Luciano DelSignore at
Bacco then head over to Mabel Grey and nosh on his favorite dish and talk about all the bits.
20 – Ray of LIght / WOMENS FASHION – Boswell
Sizzle and shine seem to dominate the new years best dresses while a quick black graphic punch
makes them pop even further.These looks are not for the grocery store but could be if you dare?
26 – Graphic Electricity / ILLUSTRATION – Robert Escalera
Lets try some bright ,bold and sexy accessories this season for a
quick jolt of excitement during the drab winter months.
30 – Discoverable / MENS FASHION – Lindsey Alexander We look inside ourselves for a new identity while exploring winters wide variety of
textures and shapes for men with this story inspired by the great Diane Arbus.
36 – Aretha Franklin / ENTERTAINMENT – Rosalind Reed
She’s the queen of soul and this centuries number one diva.
Mz Franklin is here to stay and makes us want more and more.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Lindsey ALEXANDER
Lindsey is an accomplished writer and fashion stylist for numerous magazines and automotive clients such as Ford and Buick. Lindsey received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Fashion Merchandising from Wayne State University and has generously interned for numerous not for profit organizations in metro Detroit. DDEAF is excited to work with her on our mens winter fashion STORY inspired by the work of photographer Diane Arbus.P.30
BOSWELL Hardwick
Boswell was born in Detroit and started his creative career as a painter at a very young age. He attended Center For Creative Studies as a painting major which led to making hats and working with publications such as Harpers Bazaar, Vogue and WWD. His hobby and passion for taking pictures turned into a prominent career choice after developing relationships with top fashion brands and major publications and his pictures of interiors, fashion editorials, portraits and still life projects can be scene throughout the Americas & Europe. www.boswellstudio.com P.20
Andrea ZARCZYNSKI
Andrea is an award-winning journalist, editor and writer whose work has appeared in various national and regional publications including Women’s Wear Daily, Inside Weddings, The Oakland Press, Detroit Free Press, Malibu Times and Magazine and CSQ / C-Suite Quarterly. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists, Association of Women in Communications and is graduate of Oakland University.. P.12
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CREDITS: Cover: Photo / FYT productions Fashion / Vetements jacket Margiela pant Linda Dresner Contents: 12/14/18/ Photo Matt LaVere 20/ Photo Boswell 30/ FYT Productions Contributors: Photos FYT productions / Boswell /Matt Lavere Architecture: 6/ Photos courtesy of McIntosh Poris Art: 16 Photos courtsey of the artist Nibbles&Bits: 18/ Photos Matt LaVere Fashion: 20/30 MUA / Meliissa Keryn Hair / Kristina FIGO salon All models -Real Style Casting Entertainment: 36/ Digital Art Jermey Martin THANK YOU: Neiman Marcus Tender Linda Dresner Gucci Max Mara Z Ballerini Shinola Scout FIGO salon Real Style Casting Studio Persimmon Found Objects Boswell Studio FYT productions Lou Gillis The Staff & Contributors & Everyone else who made this happen - JN
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ARCHITECTURE 6
Woodward Garden Apartments
MCINTOSH PORIS
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Michael Poris has spent much of his professional life championing the revitalization of his hometown. Dedicated to a resurgent 21st-century Detroit. Poris received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan, and Masters in Architecture at SCI-Arc in Los Angeles. During the 80’s Michael worked at firms on the east and west coasts including Cesar Pelli & Associates, and Morphosis Architects, but chose to return to Detroit in 1994 with a desire to make a difference in his hometown, determination to renew Detroit’s iconic buildings and neighborhoods, and a sense that Detroit was where young architects should practice. Since 1995, Michael has helped save some Detroit’s 20th–century landmark buildings including the Park Shelton Tower, 220 unit Residential conversion, the Eureka Building, and the Park Avenue Historic District. Michael has also created master plans for Detroit’s Broadway District, North Corktown, Michigan Central Depot, and Mies van der Rohe’s Lafayette Park. Other projects include the 90 unit low income Genesis Villas, the Garden Theater adaptive reuse and 61 apartment units now under construction in Midtown Detroit, and the Madison Theater adaptive reuse. He’s worked with numerous CDC’s throughout Detroit since 1995. Michael Poris is a member of AIA Detroit’s Urban Priorities committee, AIA Detroit and AIA Michigan Board of Directors, the Heidelberg Project, Architectural Salvage Warehouse, Cranbrook Academy Art Museum Committee, and served for 10 years on the Board of Trustees of the Southern California Institute of Architecture from 2001 to 2011. He was a founding board member of The Museum of New Art Detroit, and advisor to Preservation Wayne since 1995. The MPA clients are both passionate and opinionated. They are comfortable leaders and expect to be involved in decision making. Collaborating with the clients is the only way to cocreate their unique place, planned according to their schedule and budget. Everything looks different when you work with McIntosh Poris Associates. Project context, site history and global influence all are weaved-in to future possibilities. The clients are not ordinary, and they do not want ordinary projects. Each project is an expression of the client. Whether they are designing for a typical, or an unusual space, the designs are never typical. Since 1994, McIntosh Poris has provided architectural and interior designs for residential, commercial and adaptive reuse projects. They have been published in over 100 publications locally, nationally, and internationally and MPA’s work has received over 90 design awards, including 16 American Institute of Architecture Honor Awards, 68 Detroit Home Awards, 4 ASID Awards, and 3 Historic Preservation Awards. In 2008, the readers of Detroit Home magazine named Michael Poris the Best Architect in Metro Detroit. What is your design philosophy at MPA? McIntosh Poris Associates is a full-service architecture, interiors and urban design firm. Founded in 1994 by Douglas McIntosh and Michael Poris, AIA, the firm’s goal is to transform buildings, communities, and urban centers with architecture realized through vision and dialogue. MPA has a fresh approach to each project considering that our clients are not ordinary, and they do not want ordinary projects. Our clients are both passionate and opinionated. Each project is an expression of our clients. Whether we are designing for a typical, or an unusual space, our designs are never typical. They are comfortable leaders and expect to be involved in decision making. Collaborating with our clients is the only way to co-create their unique place, planned according to their schedule and budget. Project context, site history and global influence all are weaved-in to future possibilities. Can you tell us about the Will Leather store project? With 8,000 square feet of indoor retail space, it is the largest of their stores in NY, CA and OR. Building materials include reclaimed wood from Detroit and Oregon -- think Douglas fur, plus reclaimed materials from Architectural Salvage Warehouse of Detroit. Materials from the old Detroit Firehouse #1, across from Cobo were used in the coffee shop. How was your experience working with Will Adler and his team? Family owned business makes it more personal collaborated with a very creative team. Bill Adler is great to work with. The firm also plans to donate as many as 50,000 backpacks to Detroit elementary schoolchildren, as part of a “Give WILL” philanthropic effort to supply kids across the nation with “a bag to carry your dreams.” Family members all cite Will’s brother Robert -- who had been a vice president of Spirit Leatherworks -- as the inspiration for the Detroit store. What has been going on recently in your practice? DuCharme Place ground breaking, WILL Leather Goods-Detroit opened in November, Townhouse Restaurant in Detroit opened in July 2015, HopCat Restaurant opened November 2014, Michigan Research Studio opened in Detroit in December 2014, The Foundation Hotel should start construction soon. MPA was one of only two firms in Michigan named in Dwell’s 2015’s Special Issue’s Definitive List of Designers worldwide. What residential projects are you working on? Floyd Lofts, Kelemen and Bean. Two multifamily projects in Birmingham, a 12-unit apartment project and a 7 unit townhouse project. A new house in Ann Arbor on 12 acres is under construction and new house in Franklin is in development, both very modern. Can you indulge the readers with any information on upcoming commercial projects? Coolhouse Lab located in Ann Arbor is a 200 person technology incubator office. The Foundation Hotel with 100 rooms will be the best hotel in Detroit. We are currently working on Country Club of Detroit (please note that we are not able to send any renderings on this project due to their preference of privacy at this time) What is your dream project?
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s answer to this question was -the next project. I’ve always liked that answer, but seriously enjoy designing infill mixed-use and multi-family projects in Detroit. It’s what we’ve been working towards for 20 years and now it’s finally happening.
Foundation Hotel
Campbell Ewald
Cool House Lab
DuCharme Place
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DESIGN HARD ON THE OUTSIDE & LUXE ALL OVER
Its on the Rocks McLenon+DuCharme
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et your pet rocks indoors! These original works of art bring warmth and life into the home while grounding you with the natural world. Abstract and organic in design, precious gems and minerals will compliment a variety of decor styles from traditional to contemporary. Mix with polished metals, shiny leathers, and a touch of clear lucite for a truly modern yet bohemian look. What are you waiting for, let’s all get stoned! 10
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STYLE ELEMENTS
IT’S A WRAP
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PROFILES
MIKEBALLERINI Z
Ballerini stands for more than “made in Detroit.” Established in 2013, the luxe line of men’s day and travel bags celebrates the hope of a city-in-the-making, and the men and women who are leading the transformation. Celebrated designer and owner of the brand, Michael Z. Ballerini, chose to model each of his pieces after the architecture of downtown’s historic and modern window scapes. The result is a functional collection that reflects Detroit’s grit and soul.Face-to-face customer feedback and collaboration is what Ballerini enjoys most about time spent in his Midtown store that opened in early November. He defines the neighborhood by its “’contagious energy,” which he said has already led him to seek out larger retail spaces that could house a future signature menswear collection in the works. “The new store has opened up so many opportunities already,” said Ballerini, who has grown his career from 15 years in retail sales to design visionary. “It’s a wonderful feeling and a dream come true.”With a strong connection to the College for Creative Studies, Ballerini said that he finds endless inspiration working with design students. Here he offers perspective on fashioning a compelling brand in an urban playground. When were you first inspired to launch your own brand? I gained most of my experience working as a luggage specialist for Louis Vuitton at the Somerset Collection. My love for travel began during those seven years that I was repairing the bags. Getting my hands on such a beautiful product gave me the desire to do something else. That’s when everything started moving. What sets your collection apart from other Detroit labels? Distinguished all natural materials, for one. There is also an idea behind the bag to give everyone the tactile experience of a natural, feel-good product. It is more about creating memories and experiences with your product that ties it to you. It becomes your best friend…you remember where a scratch came from…maybe running to catch a train. Creating the bond between the person and the bag – that’s what I try to do. I choose bags for customers based on his lifestyle. How would you describe the aesthetic of your collection? The bags are well thought-out and functional. Each is designed to age with character and style, then sized and proportioned for the task at hand. The natural, hand-selected materials that make up each piece lend a warmth and authenticity that customers want to carry with them every day. They are sort of a tactile, tangible refuge from the stress and strains of modern life. The windows motif that brands each of our men’s bags echoes the spirit of our great city. I see customers as people to listen to and develop relationships with, not as sales targets. I connect with them to learn what they want and what void I can fill. Your pieces feature water and scratch-resistant, hand-selected leather hide, pure virgin merino wool felt and organic hemp rope. Why did you choose these materials? Z Ballerini bags are time-intensive, handmade works of art. Each component has been carefully selected both for its natural beauty and its ability to withstand the rigors of urban commuting and travel. Every bag – from design to construction and manufacturing – is proudly hand-made in Detroit. How do you define fashion in Detroit? Detroit is a city with so many dimensions, which is why it’s such a great place to live. With fashion in Detroit you can expect to see a lot of personality, creativity, diversity, and thinking outside the norm of traditional fashion rules. I’ve been to black tie events where someone was wearing a full length gown with a fur hood standing next to someone wearing a tradition Armani gown. And they both looked amazing. The best way to describe Detroit fashion? You’re never know what your going to get! That’s why I think it’s great, and I love it. What is the greatest challenge facing local designers? I think its the same in any city - being recognized for what you’re trying to do. Keeping the creative designs flowing and always pushing the limits no matter what you’re doing can be a challenge, but there’s so much inspiration here. Given the energy of the city and its people, Detroit is a great place for a designer. You can find ideas almost everywhere you look. In what direction do you plan to steer the brand? I am most inspired most by automotive design, that’s close to my heart. The curves and design of exotic cars...and architecture seen while traveling...it all inspires me. I’m looking to launch an all leather line of bags and also offering different felt and canvas color combinations – a springsummer line that is lighter than the winter felt. I also have a deep passion for clothing. What is your ideal day in Detroit? I’m having it right now! It’s great being a part of downtown, surrounded by the beautiful architecture. I love walking the streets with other Detroiters because I know we’re all working to put Detroit back on top where it belongs. And if you throw in some live music and a great meal, I’m happy. - Andrea Zarczynski
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ART
SCOTTNORTHRUP M
y attraction to modern painting is its ability to elicit an emotional response through its vibrant color, large scale canvases and ferocious application of the paint. I enjoy Renaissance painters who tell their dramatic stories with rich colors and deep shadows. The absence of any evidence of even a brushstroke is impressive since I have no patience for that kind of tedious execution. What about conceptual art? Its beginnings were something like a tiny television monitor repeating obscure imagery on a loop with its sound muted or static. I found it difficult to correlate a message with the work simply by looking at it and never warmed to the genre. Scott Northrup’s very personal and ruthlessly honest dialogue via film, photography, assemblage and installation changed my mind. He has the courage to reveal secret dreams, fears and crushes that most of us go to great lengths to hide. “Where the Boys Are” uses recognizable imagery like screen shots from the relatable John Hughes films where we immediately identify the characters and are familiar with their angst, desire and quandary. “The Chapel of Popular Desire” creates a catalog of commonly hidden longings such as “I want you” or “I wanna be bad”. That text becomes a scrolling diary projected onto a wall. I found myself waiting for my own desire to appear. (It did.) None of this would have any impact without attention to mindful construction. I’m not distracted by shoddy workmanship preventing me from lingering long enough to extract a message. I connect right away. I sense the humanity as he bravely shares his deepest hopes and aspirations, coaxing the viewer to reveal theirs. That exchange illustrates our universal quest for love and understanding. Have you practiced traditional mediums, i.e. painting, drawing, sculpture? I had a traditional fine arts undergrad education split between Wayne State and Center for Creative Studies — a solid foundation of drawing, design, color theory ... I then studied printmaking, painting and sculpture for several semesters. My first semester at CCS I took a Super 8 filmmaking course and a video production course. Two things came together in these classes — my cinematic worldview and my love of collage (editing film is cutting & pasting). I worked with forward-thinking professors who gave me room to explore. I started incorporating filmmaking into all of my classes. Gilda Snowden once asked me how a film could satisfy my self-portrait final in her drawing course and I said something naive and brilliant like, film is drawing with light and she told me to get to work and I made my first film installation.(You used the word “traditional”) I see most of what I do as somewhat traditional and logical. I make objects and films and I take photographs and sew and make books and sometimes they combine into other forms but they are all, as McLuhan said, extensions of man. Do you think these practices are still relevant? Anything that allows us to communicate with one another is relevant. I don’t know that I would use color in the way I do if I didn’t understand paint — it may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you see my work but color is vital for me. My approach to editing film and video comes from an understanding of reductive techniques learned through collage, sculpture, and printmaking — cut away everything that’s not the film! Similarly mold making and printmaking helped me to understand the value of multiples and the importance of time — both in the making and viewing of work, especially with moving images. How important is craftsmanship to your work? Conceptual art in general? Knowing how to construct something well frees me up to focus on content. I have said this many times but knowing how to do something from a technical standpoint, I am then able to focus on what I’m saying as opposed to muddling through trying to figure that out as well. I think of it like this — I know a lot of languages and once I know what I want to say, I can fairly quickly decide the best way to say it. In other words, there is less time worrying about how to make a mold as opposed to what I’m making a mold of and why. Content is very important to me and while I can see the value in something that is well crafted and functional, that doesn’t always make sense for my work (not everything needs to be nor should it be super-polished). What gives you the courage to speak so candidly? I am frank, but my message is usually quite personal — I want to tell you a secret and in return I want you to tell me yours. My work asks you to slow down a bit and pay attention to the details; it encourages patience and often rewards you with humor. Who are you talking to? What are you trying to tell them? don’t have a specific audience in mind, although I am not interested in making work specifically for an art crowd. Referring back to the last question, I am sharing private matters in a very public way. If anything, I’m just trying to share my experience. What has been the response to this kind of honesty? I am a sinner to your (collective) confessor or confidant. We are openly flirting and that dance, that chance at romance, is thrilling. I enjoy talking to people about my work and have often gotten highly emotional reactions from people including tears and laughter. Do you love anyone now? That’s a big question but no, love don’t live here anymore — that doesn’t mean I don’t fall in love all the time though. Thatpotential to fall in love is the backbeat to my life. My biggest fear/desire is that an old love takes a chance and we shack up in our nineties Carol Channing-style, having always loved each other. But … let’s be realistic. 14
Scott Northrup is Assistant Professor of Entertainment Arts at CCS focusing on Filmmaking and Experimental Media. You can view more work at scottnorthrup.com - Kim Fay
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CHAPEL OF POPULAR DESIRE
BADGES FOR EVERYONE - EXTERIOR
IKINLTWA
UNCLE BUD
BADGES FOR EVERYONE - INTERIOR
WHERE THE BOYS ARE
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NIBBLES & BITS
LUCIANODELSIGNORE Mountain Biking
TWO EXTRAORDINARY MEALS + ONE SUPER CHEF
ALL (his) FAVORITES Jeff Newsom
Chef Luciano DelSignore has been creating masterful Italian dishes at the upscale Bacco in Southfield and Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina restaurants for over a decade. He has been nominated three times for the prestigious James Beard Award and is now collaborating with Shinola’s on its cafe menu in midtown Detroit. We spent the day with him having his best loved dishes at Bacco then stop by Mabel Grey in Hazel Park for his other favorites.
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Artist Peter Tunney
Range Rover
Dansko
L’Occitane Verbena soap Mixed nuts Luciano’s fresh & local philosophy extends to the entire menu at Bacco. From the fantastic buffalo mozzarella, heirloom tomato, macadamia nut basil presto caprese to the house made pork Salsiccia sausage with peppers and grilled bread followed by some Fritti Calamari deliciousness. What makes the flavors so intense and luxurious are the ingredients which when possible are sourced locally from small purveyors, farmers, and ranchers. All this attention to detail in the kitchen and the elegant design of the food on the plate make this dining experience one not to miss. Afterwards we head over to the new openly Mabel Grey and dine with Luciano’s friend and fellow chef James Rigato for the fantastical fried bananas with jalapeños. Sweet, spicy and simply to die for is all we can say about this plate. Herewith, his other favorite things from the world of Luciano Del Signore
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Pg.21 M. Almeida top $595 Tender 248-258-0212 Alexander Wang Skirt $195 Louboutin Heels $1065 Neiman Marcus Troy 248-643-3300 Pg.22 Dries Van Noten top $1280 Neiman Marcus Pg.23 Tonya Hawkes Bag Linda Dresner 248-642-4999 Milly Dress $435 Found Objects 248-220-4999 Pg.24 Jovani dress $560 Neiman Marcus Pg.25 Dries Van Noten Gold dress $1480 Linda Dresner Stella McCartney Skirt $1100 Neiman Marcus Black Vest $358 Milieu 248-542-9119
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Pg.30 Vetements coat $2210 Margiela pant $1380 Linda Dresner 248 642 4999 Pg.32 Plaid shirt $ $165 Vest $275 Pant $139 Found Objects 248-220-4999 Pg.33 Tom Ford Henley $570 Jeans $670 Derek Lam Poncho $1190 Neiman Marcus Messenger bag Milieu $1092 248-542-9119 Borsalino Hat $425 Barneys New York Pg.34 Filson Watch $850 Willlys 313-285-1880. Sweatshirt $ 990 Pant $795 Gucci Pg.35 Samuelsohn suit $1695 Roda tie $85 Pocket square $195 Unis shirt $ 225 Carl Sterr 248-645- 1422
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Gucci Crocodile Loafer $1950 MaxMara Aviators $180 Z Ballerini King Tote $495 Campanelli & Pear Junghans Watch $2715 Neiman Marcus Tom Ford Pump $2690 Neiman Marcus Celine Tote $2850
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ARETHAFRANKLIN Aretha Franklin was born in Memphis Tennessee on March 25, 1942. At a very young age, she began singing at her father’s church, (the legendary New Bethel Baptist) with her sisters Carolyn and Erma. During the tumultuous 60’s, that church, with Aretha’s father, the Reverend C.L. Franklin at the helm, was one of the linchpins of Detroit’s growing Civil Rights movement. At 18, Aretha was pursued and signed to Columbia Records by legendary talent scout John Hammond. She achieved considerable buzz at Columbia, but it was widely believed that Columbia tried to tamp down her fire to make her more commercially viable to a cross-over market. In 1967, Aretha, no doubt weary of the creative constraint, moved to Atlantic Records, and exploded. By the time the 60’s came to a close, “Respect” “(You make me feel like) A Natural Woman” and “Think” had dropped, and Aretha had been crowned The Queen of Soul. She was the one of the most powerful voices of the Civil Rights Movement, and “Respect” became an anthem of the era. A litany of hits and countless honors followed, including the Congressional Medal of Freedom on November 5, 2005 (which is the only time I remember seeing Aretha shedding a tear in public). In 1987, she was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was named #9 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of all time, and #1 on Rolling Stone’s Greatest Singers of all time. Aretha has sung for Presidents and the Pope, with renowned operatic voices, and recording stars. Yet, in the midst of celebratory accolades, she has not forgotten her religious roots, and can still be found “walking the pews” at gospel concerts and Sunday services. Aretha’s voice is an instrument that God tuned. It is colored with pain, anguish, and longing, yet outfitted with unparalleled strength. I cannot imagine a world without it. -Rosalind Reed
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