The newest inductees have been chosen for the Kennedy Center Honors class of 2019. Iconic funk band Earth, Wind, & Fire has been announced as one of the five recipients for this year.
Since the ’70s, the Grammy-winning group has amazed the world with their unmatched musicianship. With the late-Maurice White as the wizard behind the musical magic, psychedelic soul classics like “Mighty Mighty,” “Shining Star” and “September,” have kept us dancing and grooving to the beat for decades.
“The Kennedy Center Honors celebrates icons who, through their artistry, have left an indelible stamp on our collective cultural consciousness,” shared Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein in a press statement. “Earth, Wind & Fire’s hooks and grooves are the foundation of a seminal style that continues to shape our musical landscape.”
Other honorees include Sally Field, Linda Ronstadt, Sesame Street, and Michael Tilson Thomas.
Awards for the 42nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors ceremony will be presented on December 7 followed by a gala on December 8. The event will be televised on December 15 on CBS.