Michelle Obamais giving a boost toAmerican Symphony, the Oscar-contending documentary about musicianJon Batisteand his wife, musicianSuleika Jaouad.
He says, Hey.).
During the project, Batiste earned an astonishing 11 Grammy Award nominations for his albumWorld Music Radio.
Suleika Jaouad, Jon Batiste, and Michelle Obama attend the ‘American Symphony’ New Orleans premiere Dec. 7, 2023.Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Netflix
This film is about so much more than one mans meteoric ascent, Mrs. Obama noted.
It is the story of two souls, Jon and Suleika, two souls on parallel paths.
We see how art and music can be a source of healing.
Jon Batiste performs during the ‘American Symphony’ New Orleans premiere.Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images for Netflix
In her opening remarks, Mrs. Obama described Batiste as her dear friend.
Jon says music, for him, is more than entertainment.
Its a spiritual practice.
Aint that the thing?
It is currently streaming on Netflix.
