At Obama's first inauguration, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Gabriela Montero, and Anthony McGill played John Williams' "Air and Simple Gifts." Obama took office as the 44th president in the afternoon during a protest.
Aretha Franklin, who was born and raised in Detroit, provided one of the most memorable moments in recent Inauguration history. The "Queen of Soul" stole the audience in 2009 during President Barack Obama's first inauguration with her stunning rendition of "My nation 'tis of thee." Not to mention her fabled headwear.
When accepting the offer, Brooks, who also sang at former President Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009, stated, "This is not a political statement. This is a declaration of togetherness. Elizabeth Alexander, the 2009 inaugural poet, performed her poem "Praise Song for the New Day" at Barack Obama's swearing-in as the nation's 44th president.
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