Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America
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| Release | January 11, 2017 |
Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America is a television special which first aired on January 11, 2017. The program was broadcast again in 2020.[1]
The two-hour special documented the inaugural ceremony for the National Museum of African American History and Culture.[2] It was filmed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Music, dance, and dramatic readings celebrated African-American contributions showcased in the new museum.[3]
Notable attendees and performers included:[2]
- President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama
- Patti Austin
- Oprah Winfrey
- Stevie Wonder
- Quincy and Rashida Jones
- Tom Hanks
- Angela Bassett
- Samuel L. Jackson
- Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith
- Gladys Knight
- Jamie Foxx
- Mary J. Blige
- Usher
- Christina Aguilera
- John Legend
- Herbie Hancock
- Dave Chappelle
- Savion Glover
- Dave Grohl
- Octavia Spencer
- Ne-Yo
- Doug E. Fresh
- Chris Tucker
See also
References
- ^ Hammond, Pete (2020-06-24). "ABC To Re-Air Historic Special 'Taking The Stage' To Celebrate African American Music, Culture And History". Deadline. Archived from the original on 2020-08-17. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ^ a b Bobbin, Jay (January 7, 2017). "Patti Austin is among many 'Taking the Stage' to inaugurate a Smithosonian museum". The Santa Fe New Mexican (New Mexico). pp. Z7–Z8. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
- ^ "Taking the Stage: African American Music and Stories That Changed America". The Courier-News (Bridgewater, New Jersey). January 12, 2017. p. B5. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
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