Los Village People -the group that popularized the song ‘Y.M.C.A.’- announced on Monday that they accepted an invitation from the president-elect Donald Trump to act in events related to the inauguration of next week.
Singer Victor Willis said in a statement on Facebook that the Village People “will participate in inaugural activities, including at least one event with the president-elect.” “We know some won’t like to hear this, but we believe music should be performed without regard to politics,” added Willis, for whom “our song ‘YMCA’ is a global anthem that we hope will help unite the country after a tumultuous and divided campaign”.
The success of the 1970s used to be played at Republican rallies.
Also on Monday, the famous country singer Carrie Underwood He said he had accepted an invitation to perform during the inauguration scheduled for January 20. “I love our country and am honored to have been asked to sing at the inauguration and be a small part of this historic event,” Underwood said in a statement.
“I am humbled to answer the call at a time when we must all come together in a spirit of unity and looking to the future.” The 41-year-old singer is scheduled to perform “America The Beautiful,” according to the schedule released by Trump’s team.
The president-elect has had a difficult relationship with most showbiz figures, many of whom have admonished him for playing their music at their rallies.
During his first term, several artists threatened to boycott their own induction ceremonies into the prestigious Kennedy Center pantheon if Trump attended those galas, something he ultimately never did.
