Name it the King’s Speech, with music.
To have fun Commonwealth Day on March 10, King Charles has put collectively a playlist, dubbed The King’s Music Room, for Apple Music. It options musicians from throughout the 56 international locations of the Commonwealth.
King Charles recorded a trailer/introduction to the playlist from his workplace at Buckingham Palace. You’ll be able to watch it right here.
“All through my life, music has meant an important deal to me,” he says within the recording. “I do know that can also be the case for thus many others. It has that outstanding means to deliver blissful recollections flooding again from the deepest recesses of our reminiscence, to consolation us in occasions of disappointment, and to take us to distant locations.”
The King continues, “However maybe, above all, it might elevate our spirits to such a level, and all of the extra so when it brings us collectively in celebration. In different phrases, it brings us pleasure.”
The playlist contains artists from way back to the Thirties in addition to Kylie Minogue (from Australia) and Bob Marley (from Jamaica) Grace Jones (additionally Jamaican) and disco and Afrobeats stars.
“Human curation has at all times been a key pillar of our distinctive editorial method,” stated Apple Music’s world head of Content material and Editorial Rachel Newman in an announcement. “Apple Music Radio is the place tradition is occurring worldwide, and we’re honored that King Charles III selected to share his private playlist with us, and with music followers around the globe.”
The King’s Music Room will probably be accessible March 10 at 1 a.m. EST on Apple Music 1 without cost or anytime on demand with an Apple Music subscription.
