Musician Jon Batiste will perform at President Joe Biden’s first White House state dinner to highlight long-standing ties between the US and France and honor Emmanuel Macron.
“An artist who transcends generations, Jon Batiste’s music inspires and brings people together,” said Vanessa Valdivia, a spokesperson for first lady Jill Biden.
“We’re thrilled to have him perform at the White House for the first state dinner of the Biden-Harris administration,” Valdivia added.