Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Common, The Roots and Tems were among those who took the stage at the grand opening of President Barack Obama’s star-studded Obama Presidential Center Thursday in Chicago.
Jennifer opened her set with the national anthem and later delivered a rendition of “The Impossible Dream” from The Man of La Mancha musical. John performed Donny Hathaway’s “Someday We’ll All Be Free” as well as his Oscar-winning hit “Glory,” joined by rapper Common and a choir.
The Roots took the stage with their rendition of Donald Byrd’s “Change (Makes You Want to Hustle).” Their set also included “You Got Me,” a cover of Bob Marley’s “Get Up, Stand Up” and Kool & The Gang’s “Jungle Boogie.”
Tems performed her hit song “Me & U,” while Stevie Wonder brought the celebration to a close with performances of “All I Do” and “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours).” He then kicked off the finale performance of “Higher Ground,” joined onstage by the other artists at the event.
The grand opening ceremony has been archived at Obama.org.
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