Arts and Music

Gershwin Prize

This March, The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes musician, Joni Mitchell. After getting her start in coffee shops in Canada, Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” She redefined the role of women musicians, overseeing all aspects of her albums: songwriting, arrangements, performance, production and artwork.

Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize

55m 24s

Enjoy an all-star tribute to Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with performances by Lionel Richie, Garth Brooks, Gloria Estefan, Miguel, Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan, Andra Day, Chris Stapleton and Yolanda Adams — hosted by Anthony Anderson.

Episodes

  • Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lionel Richie: Gershwin Prize

    S2022 E1 - 55m 24s

    Enjoy an all-star tribute to Lionel Richie, the 2022 recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, with performances by Lionel Richie, Garth Brooks, Gloria Estefan, Miguel, Boyz II Men, Luke Bryan, Andra Day, Chris Stapleton and Yolanda Adams — hosted by Anthony Anderson.

Extras + Features

  • Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Teaser: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize Teaser

    S2023 - 1m 20s

    After getting her start in coffee shops Joni Mitchell went on to set a new standard, marrying music and lyrics with such songs as “Both Sides, Now.” While her early material is often categorized as “folk,” she became a household name with music that defies categorization. Tune in to PBS, 9 p.m. ET on Friday, March 31st to watch Joni Mitchell receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize.

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