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Grace - The Spirit of Aretha delivers a heartfelt homage to Aretha Franklin, blending gospel origins with iconic R&B and pop hits. The one-night engagement in Sarasota, presented as a celebration of Amazing Grace’s 50th anniversary, brought together standout vocalists Naarai Jacobs and Matelyn Alicia, a full chorus from Key Chorale, and featured soloist Amy Connours. While touring details after 2023 remain unannounced, this page captures the artistry, background, and ongoing work of these performers as of today.

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Documented collaborators

Whether you’re a longtime Aretha fan or new to Grace’s dynamic approach, we’ve got you covered with reliable, go-to information for tickets, bios, and upcoming projects.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Biographies
Naarai Jacobs is a magna cum laude graduate of Howard University and a prominent figure in musical theater. She has shared the stage with major artists such as Beyoncé at Coachella and has collaborated with Kanye West. She is the daughter of WBTT founder Nate Jacobs, bringing a powerful vocal presence to Grace’s performances. Instagram: @iamnaarai | Facebook: iamNAARAI.
Matelyn Alicia is a WBTT alum and solo artist whose project God’s Butterfly LIVE! (2019) has received international attention. Her ongoing solo performances showcase her vocal versatility and stagecraft across diverse settings. Website | Facebook.
Key Chorale adds a lush chorus of ~100 singers, enriching Grace with dynamic depth for both gospel-rooted moments and grand, symphonic textures.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Discography Highlights
Naarai Jacobs: notable stage credits and early EP On My Way (2015); collaborations with contemporary artists; Matelyn Alicia: God’s Butterfly LIVE! (2019) and ongoing live recordings. The project as a whole celebrates Aretha’s influence across gospel, soul, and pop genres.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Upcoming Tour Information
As of 2025–2026, there are no publicly announced Grace: The Spirit of Aretha tour dates. The Sarasota one-night event in May 2023 was presented as a standalone engagement to honor Aretha Franklin’s legacy and the 50th anniversary of Amazing Grace. If new dates are announced, we’ll share secure, straightforward access to tickets.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Grace - The Spirit of Aretha

  • One-night Aretha Franklin tribute conducted May 8, 2023 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Sarasota, FL, timed to honor Amazing Grace’s 50th anniversary.
  • Lead vocalists: Naarai Jacobs (WBTT) and Matelyn Alicia; Key Chorale provided a chorus of about 100 singers; Amy Connours served as featured soloist for Key Chorale.
  • Show structure: Act 1 focuses on Aretha’s gospel roots; Act 2 highlights her R&B/pop hits, including a mash-up of Think/Respect and other classics.
  • Naarai Jacobs is WBTT founder Nate Jacobs’s daughter; Howard University magna cum laude graduate; has performed with Beyoncé at Coachella and with Kanye West; released an early EP, On My Way (2015).
  • Matelyn Alicia is a WBTT alum who released God’s Butterfly LIVE! (2019) and has performed and recorded internationally; she has ongoing solo projects and live performances (evidence of recent activity in 2023–2025).
  • Social media presence exists for the performers: Naarai’s Instagram is @iamnaarai and Facebook is iamNAARAI; Matelyn Alicia maintains a personal site with social links; WBTT and Key Chorale maintain related channels.

The records

Grace - The Spirit of Aretha Discography

  • God's Butterfly Live! A Freedom Experience
    2019 · Independent
  • On My Way - EP
    2015 · Independent

The hits

Top Grace - The Spirit of Aretha Songs

  • Espresso Martini
    2025 · N/A
  • Perfect
    2022 · N/A

Biographies
Naarai Jacobs is a magna cum laude graduate of Howard University and a prominent figure in musical theater. She has shared the stage with major artists such as Beyoncé at Coachella and has collaborated with Kanye West. She is the daughter of WBTT founder Nate Jacobs, bringing a powerful vocal presence to Grace’s performances. Instagram: @iamnaarai | Facebook: iamNAARAI.
Matelyn Alicia is a WBTT alum and solo artist whose project God’s Butterfly LIVE! (2019) has received international attention. Her ongoing solo performances showcase her vocal versatility and stagecraft across diverse settings. Website | Facebook.
Key Chorale adds a lush chorus of ~100 singers, enriching Grace with dynamic depth for both gospel-rooted moments and grand, symphonic textures.

Discography Highlights
Naarai Jacobs: notable stage credits and early EP On My Way (2015); collaborations with contemporary artists; Matelyn Alicia: God’s Butterfly LIVE! (2019) and ongoing live recordings. The project as a whole celebrates Aretha’s influence across gospel, soul, and pop genres.

Upcoming Tour Information
As of 2025–2026, there are no publicly announced Grace: The Spirit of Aretha tour dates. The Sarasota one-night event in May 2023 was presented as a standalone engagement to honor Aretha Franklin’s legacy and the 50th anniversary of Amazing Grace. If new dates are announced, we’ll share secure, straightforward access to tickets.

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