Lizzo Has Been Invited To Play Jame’s Madison Crystal Flute at His Estate

Just days after playing President James Madison’s crystal flute in D.C., Lizzo has reportedly been invited to play at Madison’s estate.

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Just days after playing President James Madison’s crystal flute in D.C., Lizzo has reportedly been invited to play at Madison’s estate.

“The talented and classically-trained Lizzo brought history to life last week when she played President James Madison’s crystal flute at a packed arena in Washington, DC,” a spokesperson for Montpelier, the former president’s 2,650-acre estate, told Billboard. “The three-time Grammy Award winner’s songs exemplify how music is a universal language that brings people together. Whatever genre, music helps people connect, express emotions, and create deep, lasting bonds.”

Lizzo, a classically trained flute player, received a tour of the Library of Congress’ flute collection from Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden. The library then granted her permission to play Madison’s historical flute at her concert in Washington, D.C., making her reportedly the “first & only person to ever play” the crystal instrument, according to her Twitter.

“I just twerked and played James Madison’s crystal flute from the 1800s,” Lizzo said, addressing her D.C. concertgoers. “We just made history tonight.”