The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. held it’s annual awards ceremony over the weekend, honoring actors and musicians including Neil Diamond, Yo-Yo Ma and Meryl Streep. Also honored, were singer Barbara Cook and jazz great Sonny Rollins.
“Right now, somewhere in America, there is a future Kennedy Center honoree – practicing on some phone books, or writing songs to impress a girl, or wondering if she can cut it on the big stage,” President Barack Obama said at the White House, where he greeted the honorees.
Artists including Lionel Richie performed onstage to honor Neil Diamond with a rendition of “I Am … I Said.”
Hi Raphael!
The flawless Sarah Jessica Parker along with her husband actor Matthew Broderick opened the tributes to Broadway singer Barbara Cook, according to the WSJ.
Broadway actress Audra McDonald was also on hand. Along with Elmo, who is seeing a lot of time in the spotlight recently.
Love Raphael Saadiq. Just doadlowned his new song “Stone Rollin” for free on itunes this week! so good!
by Leonardo