Arts and Music

Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song salutes Elton John and Bernie Taupin. A once-in-a-lifetime meeting between John, a young piano player, and lyricist Taupin together in 1967, they have forged a songwriting partnership that continues after more than 50 years. John and Taupin will receive the Gershwin Prize at an all-star concert in Washington, D.C., on March 20.

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Joni Mitchell: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize

Season 2023 Episode 1 | 84m 6s | CC

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.

Major corporate funding for Elton John & Bernie Taupin: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song is provided by Wells Fargo. Additional corporate funding is provided by the Boeing Company, Otsuka, and Universal Music Group. Additional funding is provided by The Leonore S. Gershwin Trust; AARP; the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP); Katy & Ken Menges; and FTS International, LLC. Funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Travel is provided by United Airlines. Hotel accommodations are provided by Waldorf Astoria Washington DC.

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