"I believe Aretha would strongly encourage artists to embrace live performances, just as she did throughout her career," says photographer Matthew Jordan Smith to the Phoblographer in an interview, specifically answering a question about what Aretha would think of AI and the advice she'd give to young artists.

"In a world increasingly influenced by AI, I think we're all yearning for genuine, real-world experiences. I've listened to Aretha's music countless times, and while her recordings are incredible, there's something truly unique about hearing her perform live that simply can't be replicated. " Of anyone, Mr. Smith would know best -- he was her photographer and immortalized her since 2005. . thephoblographer.com

2024-8-22 22:00