Portrait of Aretha: Starring Cece Tenel
December 6, 2025 8:00 pm
Ritz Theatre
829 N Davis Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Aretha Franklin taught us how to 'Think' and demand 'Respect...' all while ridin' on the 'Freeway of Love!' In PORTRAIT OF ARETHA, CeCe Teneal honors the legacy of the Queen of Soul with personalized interpretations of both popular and lesser-known songs from this 18-Grammy-Award-winning icon's 50-year career, including 'Chain of Fools,' '(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,' 'Rock Steady,' and 'Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do).'
Why We Like It
- An award-winning songstress in her own right, Ms. Teneal has been nominated for four Independent Music Awards and claimed the title for 2011 Best R&B Album (Train from Osteen), as well as 2018 Best Soul/Funk/Fusion Song ('Danger').
- Other accolades include the 2015 Touch the Mic 'Muse' Award and the 2017 Orlando Music Trailblazer Award.
- Ms. Teneal was chosen as the halftime headliner for the 2019 Citrus Bowl.
Who Should Attend
Fans of Aretha Franklin and soulful R&B music will enjoy this tribute performance by CeCe Teneal, an acclaimed artist in her own right.
