Barack Obama Video

Keeping Jazz alive and music in the American Home.
With Jazz playing in the background Michelle Obama stated that she wanted to hold today’s event because the White House should be the People’s House. She went on to explain why she wanted to bring this particular style of music to the White House: Jazz is globally recognized as America’s music, and considered by many to be one of America’s greatest gifts to the world, she said. Therefore, it is essential to preserve and protect it in schools across America so it can be enjoyed by generations to come. "The understanding and appreciation of jazz is integral to understanding and appreciating American history and culture," she said. "It's an outstanding artistic model of individual expression and democratic expression, as well. And there's probably no better example of democracy than a jazz ensemble: individual freedom, but with responsibility to the group."