New York, NY (Top40 Charts) New York City native and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Emily King is set to perform at the Kennedy Center this June 16-17, as part of the
National Symphony Orchestra's (NSO) summer pops programming. King will join the NSO in celebrating D.C.-native and Motown legend
Marvin Gaye with What's Going On NOW, a tribute marking the 50th anniversary of the singer's groundbreaking album, What's Going On. Gaye performed the album in its entirety at the Kennedy Center on May 1, 1972. Conducted by Principal Pops conductor Steven Reineke, the NSO will be joined by Emily King, Joshua Henry, Luke James, Cory Henry, and Michelle Williams. Highlighting the lasting impact Gaye had on Washington, D.C., the concerts will also feature poetry from Kennedy Center Vice President of Social Impact and Artistic
Director of Cultural Strategy Marc Bamuthi Joseph, along with poets from local youth organizations 826DC, Shout Mouse Press, and Words, Beats & Life addressing the ever-important question posed by Gaye: 'What's going on?' in today's society.
Tickets are available at the Kennedy Center Box Office, online at kennedy-center.org, and via phone through Instant Charge, (202) 467-4600; toll-free at (800) 444-1324.
What's Going On NOW: A Tribute to Marvin Gaye
Steven Reineke, conductor
Joshua Henry, vocals
Luke James, vocals
Cory Henry, vocals
Michelle Williams, vocals
Emily King, vocals
Marc Bamuthi Joseph, spoken word
Youth poets from 826DC, Shout Mouse Press, and Words, Beats & Life
Friday, June 16, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 8:00 p.m.
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
The news arrives as King is amidst a headlining North American tour, in support of her latest studio album Special Occasion. The album's title track highlights King's songwriting prowess and her ability to dig into life's deepest sorrows and uncover unexpected beauty, shifting her focus on the little things that make life fun and worth celebrating.
Earlier this month, she performed the title track "
Special Occasion" on Live with
Kelly and Mark and at a vibrant COLORS x STUDIOS session. King also recently sat down with Anthony
Mason for an incredibly moving conversation about the album on CBS Mornings. She's set to perform at DC's
Howard Theatre next Tuesday, May 30. For complete tour information and tickets, please visit: https://www.emilykingmusic.com.
Special Occasion Tracklist
1. This Year
2. Special Occasion
3. Medal
4. False Start
5. The Way That You Love Me
6. Home Now
7. Bad Memory (Feat.
Lukas Nelson)
8. Waterfalls
9. Who Wants My Love
10. Easy
11. Closer To The Morning
2023 Emily King Tour Dates
Fri, May 26 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
Sat, May 27 - Atlanta, GA - Buckhead Theatre
Sun, May 28 - Asheville, NC - The
Orange Peel
Tue, May 30 - Washington, DC - The Howard
Wed, May 31 - New York, NY - Terminal 5
Thursday, June 1 - Boston, MA - The Royale
Friday, June 16 - Washington, DC - The Kennedy Center
