A Singular Talent

Through his groundbreaking roles and singular talent, Sidney Poitier epitomized dignity and grace, revealing the power of movies to bring us closer together. He also opened doors for a generation of actors. Michelle and I send our love to his family and legion of fans. pic.twitter.com/zkYKFSxfKA

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 7, 2022

Live Painting

What an honor it was to be at an event like today! The city of San Jose dedicated a street after @BarackObama and asked me to do live a painting. 🎨 It was an awesome day, thank you Mayor @sliccardo and senator @DaveCortese for having me ✌🏾@BarackObama @ChelseaClinton pic.twitter.com/fOSu1budZq

— Tyler Gordon (@tygordonsworld) August 23, 2021

Record Breaking

So amazed by @Beyonce and her record-breaking 28 #GRAMMYs wins! Congrats, Queen Bey—album after album, your music continues to define and elevate the moment, bringing us joy, soothing our pain, and filling our hearts with so, so much pride. 💕

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 16, 2021

Songs That Make A Difference

Music has always been an important part of my life, and I think it’s safe to say that the same is true for @Springsteen. In this episode, we talked about the songs that’ve made a difference for us—and Bruce even brought out the guitar. Listen on @Spotify: https://t.co/pUlY5kGQnZ pic.twitter.com/vhMRZMgpnE

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 1, 2021

Renegades

Last year, I sat down with my good friend Bruce @Springsteen for a long and meaningful conversation that touched on so much of what we’re all dealing with these days. I’m excited to share it with you over the next few weeks: https://t.co/sQACD08AWx pic.twitter.com/biMoxCLhAG

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 22, 2021

FLOTUS Presents The Roots Picnic

A True American Master

Bill Withers was a true American master. His music, rooted in the everyday joys and sorrows of working people, was… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 06, 2020

He Will Be Missed

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Bill Withers made the sort of music that you couldn’t help but sing along to—from “Lean on Me” to “Lovely Day,” he… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) April 04, 2020

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#SongsOfComfort

Even when we are physically apart, music has the power to unite us and lift our spirits. To @YoYo_Ma and so many ot… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) March 26, 2020

In these days of anxiety, I wanted to find a way to continue to share some of the music that gives me comfort. The… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Yo-Yo Ma (@YoYo_Ma) March 13, 2020

The Harmonies Of Liberty

As we close out #BlackHistoryMonth, let’s make sure our voices are heard loud and clear by going to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 27, 2020