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abqtommy

(14,118 posts) Mon Dec 6, 2021, 07:33 AM Dec 2021

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BBC: Joni Mitchell, Bette Midler and Berry Gordy pick up Kennedy Center Honors

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-59546478

>The ceremony saw singers including Norah Jones and Brittany Howard perform some of Mitchell's classic songs.

Actress Bette Midler and Motown founder Berry Gordy were also recognised.

Stevie Wonder, who was one of the many acts discovered by Gordy, headlined the star-studded four-hour gala in Washington, DC.

Smokey Robinson, who was also discovered by Gordy as a teenager, performed a song he wrote for the music mogul.<

There's more text, including other honorees, and photos at the link.

President Biden was also in attendance.

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BBC: Joni Mitchell, Bette Midler and Berry Gordy pick up Kennedy Center Honors (Original Post) abqtommy Dec 2021 OP

I'm so glad Joni Mitchell is well enough to attend Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2021 #1

She's always been an inspiration to me. zanana1 Dec 2021 #2

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,007 posts)

1. I'm so glad Joni Mitchell is well enough to attend

Reply to abqtommy (Original post)

Mon Dec 6, 2021, 07:45 AM

Dec 2021

These awards show the best side of the USA by extending the Honors to foreign nationals.

zanana1

(6,122 posts)

2. She's always been an inspiration to me.

Reply to Bernardo de La Paz (Reply #1)

Mon Dec 6, 2021, 09:19 AM

Dec 2021

I have to admit that her high pitched voice takes some getting used to, though.

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