( 1942-03-25 ) March 25, 1942 (age 70) Memphis, Tennessee , U.S. Origin Detroit, Michigan , U.S. Genres Soul , jazz , blues , R&B , gospel , funk , rock Occupations Singer, songwriter, pianist Instruments Vocals, piano Years active 1956–present Labels Columbia (1960–1966) Atlantic (1967–1979) Arista (1980–2003) Aretha Records (2004–) Associated