Lizzo had a very particular second throughout her latest live performance in Washington DC…
The famous person – and educated flautist – performed a crystal flute from the 1800s, owned by fourth U.S. President James Madison!
How does one find yourself with mentioned historic flute? Effectively, within the days main as much as her present, Lizzo was invited by the Library of Congress to go to their in depth instrument archives. The Library additionally provided her the chance to play a few of them. So at Tuesday night time’s live performance, Lizzo mentioned hell sure.
“That is from the early 1800s,” Lizzo might be heard saying in footage shared by viewers members on-line. (And sure, there have been bodyguards up on that stage with the flute!)
“This was a present to James Madison from a French crystal flute designer to have fun his second time period. There was a hearth…and the one two issues that have been saved have been a portrait of George Washington and this crystal flute proper her. I’m the primary individual to ever play it!”
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And naturally, in true Lizzo-style, she twerked whereas taking part in a number of notes.
“B****, I simply twerked and performed James Madison’s flute from the 1800s!” she mentioned with joyful disbelief. “Historical past is freaking cool you guys!”
Sure it’s Lizzo. Sure, it’s!
We simply did a DNA check. Seems: It’s 100% that [crystal] flute @lizzo performed at her D.C. cease on the #SpecialTour tonight. It’s protected & sound again on the Library now. Thanks @CapitolPolice for escorting it. Watch this area for extra from Lizzo’s Library go to. #LizzoAtLOC pic.twitter.com/YnS5wVoALN
— Library of Congress (@librarycongress) September 28, 2022
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