The American Secretary of State, passionate about music, took up a piece of Muddy Waters, guitar in hand, on the occasion of the launch Wednesday evening of a “global initiative of musical diplomacy”.
Antony Blinken has a hidden talent. The American Secretary of State created a surprise on social networks Wednesday evening, by broadcasting a video in which, electric guitar in hand under the chandeliers of the State Department, he performs a blues song.
The episode took place as part of the launch of the “musical diplomacy initiative», which consists of Washington sending its best artists around the world to strengthen cultural ties. Always passionate about music, the American diplomat introduced his performance with a of earning goodwill humorous. “I once had ambitions to try to make it in the music business… But it turns out I was just missing one crucial skill: talent“, he joked, declaring that he was sure of “clear the track» following his performance.
Antony Blinken nevertheless held on until the end without a false note, with a groove voice, the song Hoochie Coochie Man by blues legend Muddy Waters. Thursday morning, the video, posted by the Secretary of State himself, had nearly 8 million views on X.
Musical diplomacy
«In my own life, and now in my own travels through this work, I have seen how music can transcend geographic boundaries and language barriers», Developed the American diplomat in a speech preceding his performance. “ Music gives us a space to express ourselves, to hear ourselves, to build a sense of community and understanding that helps us work together».
Among the thirty countries which will receive American artists are China and Saudi Arabia, a state where the practice of strict Islam has only recently authorized artists to perform in public. “For generations, American diplomacy has strived to harness the power of music to truly build bridges and foster collaboration between Americans and people around the world.“, affirmed Antony Blinken.
2023-09-29 10:00:15
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