Jon Batiste to sing for Macron at Biden’s first state dinner

Jon Batiste will perform at President Joe Biden’s first White House state dinner on Thursday, highlighting long-standing ties between the United States and France (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/PA)

Musician Jon Batiste will perform at President Joe Biden’s first White House state dinner on Thursday, highlighting long-standing ties between the United States and France and honouring President Emmanuel Macron.

“An artist who transcends generations, Jon Batiste’s music inspires and brings people together,” said Vanessa Valdivia, a spokesperson for First Lady Jill Biden, whose office is overseeing dinner preparations.