Y 170 A Night of Respect

A Musical Celebration of the Y’S 170 years of Service

Featuring Brenda Franklin-Corbett and Freda Payne. Accompanied by Aretha Franklin's original live band and legendary jazz bassist Ralph Armstrong.

with a special photography exhibition from hall of fame journalist Linda Solomon

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit will celebrate 170 years of service as we honor our core values: caring, inclusion, honesty, responsibility and RESPECT with a tribute concert to Detroit’s Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin featuring Brenda Franklin, Fredya Payne, and Aretha Franklin’s original live band. This will be the first time the two songstresses have performed live together publicly!

The concert is now sold out. Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets!

Opening reception and strolling dinner starts at 6:00 pm. Concert seating starts at 6:45 pm.

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Thank you to everyone who entered for a chance to win tickets to Y 170 A Night of Respect!

We look forward to seeing you at the show.