Anjali Sharma
GG News Bureau
WASHINGTON DC, 29th Sept. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday pleasantly surprised netizens by a post on social media revealing his hidden musical talent.
Blinken showcased his musical side by singing and playing the guitar, performing the iconic 1954 song ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ during the launch of the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative on September 27,
He shared the video on the X platform, which has since gained widespread attention and admiration.
Blinken turned to the music of American blues legend Muddy Waters to kick start a worldwide initiative that seeks to harness the power of music as a diplomatic tool for advancing peace and democracy.
‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ at the State Department captured the essence of this initiative.
The Global Music Diplomacy Initiative aligns with broader US foreign policy objectives by the State Department
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It aims to foster an ecosystem where music not only thrives but also contributes to economic equity, bolsters the creative economy, promotes societal inclusivity and opportunity, and enhances access to education.
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