Pay R-E-S-P-E-C-T to the Queen of Soul as The Aretha Franklin Channel joins the SiriusXM lineup for a limited time.
The Aretha Franklin Channel will feature Franklin’s iconic catalogue, from her early recordings to biggest hits, which have withstood the test of time. Listeners can also expect to hear music from artists that have been influenced by Franklin. The Aretha Franklin Channel will be available on the SiriusXM app in the Hip-Hop/R&B category. Channel 49 (Soul Town) will become The Aretha Franklin Channel from February 15th at 12 pm ET through February 21st.
This year, SiriusXM is launching SiriusXM Celebrates Black History Month to honour Black achievements, culture, and more through new limited-run channels and specialty programming. Limited-engagement channels saluting powerful, pioneering Black artists Aretha Franklin, Jimi Hendrix, and Miles Davis, as well as recognizing the sounds and artists from legendary record label Motown, will be available throughout the month of February.
SiriusXM has collaborated with these historic artists and their teams to create unique, handcrafted radio channels that listeners and fans will find nowhere else. For information on these new music channels please visit http://siriusxm.ca/blackhistorymonth.
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