Cuban musician Arturo Sandoval continues to garner accolades, and this year he will be honored by the Kennedy Center. Each year, the center selects a group of significant and distinguished artists for its Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating the honorees with a star-studded gala.
This year's honorees include the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Arturo Sandoval, director Francis Ford Coppola, and the Harlem institution, the Apollo Theater.
Arturo Sandoval, a jazz trumpeter and composer, reacted to this recognition by saying: "I am deeply honored and profoundly grateful to be selected to receive the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. This recognition is an extraordinary milestone in my career and a testament to the support and encouragement I have received from my family, friends, colleagues, and fans. Throughout my journey, I have strived to create, perform, and inspire with passion and integrity. Being recognized by such an esteemed institution validates my efforts and motivates me to continue pushing the boundaries of my art."
The musician left Cuba in 1990 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Barack Obama in 2013.
The 47th edition of the Kennedy Center Honors will be held on December 8 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
Arturo Sandoval's Kennedy Center Honor: Key Questions Answered
To provide more insight into Arturo Sandoval's recognition by the Kennedy Center, we have compiled some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What is the Kennedy Center Honors?
The Kennedy Center Honors is an annual event that celebrates the lifetime achievements of those in the performing arts, across music, dance, theater, opera, film, and television.
Who are the other honorees this year?
This year, honorees include the Grateful Dead, Bonnie Raitt, Francis Ford Coppola, and the Apollo Theater.
When and where will the Kennedy Center Honors take place?
The 47th edition of the Kennedy Center Honors will be held on December 8 at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.