Ryan Shaw

Vocals

A soul and R&B vocalist bringing tribute programs celebrating Aretha Franklin and other iconic voices.

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In short

Ryan Shaw is a vocalist appearing with several US symphony orchestras as a soloist in pops-style tribute programs. His upcoming dates include "ICON: The Voices That Changed Music" with the Knoxville Symphony, Columbus Symphony, and Symphoria, as well as an "Aretha: A Tribute" program with the Nashville Symphony featuring songs made famous by Aretha Franklin.

What to listen for

Listeners can expect a program built around soul, gospel, and R&B classics rather than concert repertoire. The Nashville Symphony dates center on songs associated with Aretha Franklin, including "Respect," "Think," "A Natural Woman," "Chain of Fools," and "Amazing Grace," suggesting a vocalist working in a soulful, gospel-inflected style with strong belting and emotional delivery typical of that repertoire. The "ICON" programs performed in Knoxville, Columbus, and Syracuse appear to be a broader survey of influential vocalists, likely spanning several decades of popular music rather than a single artist's catalog. In these settings, the orchestra typically provides lush, full arrangements behind the singer, so expect a big-band or orchestral-pop sound supporting a vocalist skilled at commanding a large stage and connecting with an audience unfamiliar with classical conventions.

Written by OrchestraFinder, reviewed September 2026.

Ryan Shaw

In short

What to listen for

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