The US presidential couple has chosen Jon Batiste to host Joe Biden’s first state dinner, which will be organized on the occasion of the French president’s visit to the United States. Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are invited to the White House on Thursday to highlight longstanding ties between the United States and France.
On the programme: a day of diplomacy, a sumptuous dinner and a dance party organized by the 36-year-old artist with 11 nominations in seven categories in the last Grammy Awards (a record), revealed our American colleagues from Washington Post.
“An artist who transcends generations. Jon Batiste’s music inspires and unites people. We are delighted to have him appear at the White House for the first state dinner of the Biden-Harris administration,” Jill Biden spokeswoman Vanessa Valdivia said with glee. In fact, the First Lady is in charge of organizing the event.
Two years ago, the “Freedom” singer won the Oscar for best original score for Pixar’s “Soul”. Author, composer, performer, bandleader, and television personality-he was the musical director of the late show with Stephen Colbert – Jon Batiste, a New Orleans native, will bring a jazzy energy to an evening that should draw several hundred people.
This election is all the more significant since the French president will visit New Orleans during his trip.
Source: BFM TV
