Recipient of the 2016 Kennedy Center Honor award, musician James Taylor, acknowledges the applause during the Kennedy Center Honors gala in Washington. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)The Kennedy Center Honors showcased the breadth of American music Sunday night with emotionally charged performances celebrating the gospel roots of Mavis Staples, the honeyed vocals of James Taylor and the Southern California harmonies of the Eagles. Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein thanked them for their steadfast support over the past eight years, while host Stephen Colbert mined the wistful occasion for laughs. 1 of 34 Full Screen Autoplay Close Skip Ad × 2016 Kennedy Center Honors View Photos This year’s honorees are the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, singer Mavis Staples, musician James Taylor and Argentine pianist Martha Argerich. Caption This year’s honorees are the Eagles, actor Al Pacino, singer Mavis Staples, musician James Taylor and Argentine pianist Martha Argerich.

Source: Washington Post December 05, 2016 05:00 UTC