State dinner honoring Kenya showcases country star Brad Paisley and gospel music

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State dinner honoring Kenya showcases country star Brad Paisley and gospel music
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President Joe Biden is expecting up to 500 guests for the largest state dinner of his administration on Thursday night. The gathering in a pavilion erected on the South Lawn of the White House will honor Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife Rachel.

A place setting is seen atop a sequined tablecloth during a media preview, Wednesday, May 22, 2024, ahead of Thursday evening’s State Dinner with Kenya ’s President William Ruto , at the White House in Washington. First lady Jill Biden , from right, and Kenya ’s first lady Rachel Ruto speak to students at a cybersecurity class at the Advanced Technical Center, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Washington.

Gospel music has its origins in the American South, and grew out of musical traditions of Africa and hymns enslaved people sang. Country music’s roots trace to the American South and West, and were influenced by a variety of sounds, including Appalachian, folk and African music.

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