Stars Shine During Ziggy Stardust Tribute at Brooklyn Museum's "David Bowie Is" Exhibit

Legendary singer-songwriter David Bowie was otherworldly throughout his life-and his presence was very much felt at David Bowie is at the Brooklyn Museum on May 7. The exhibit, which was organized by London's Victoria and Albert Museum and opened in March, features displays of artwork, photography, and clothes that represent Bowie's dynamic and lasting work and career. To celebrate the exhibit's arrival in New York City, a star-studded event provided proper tribute to Ziggy Stardust.

Kicking off the evening was an introduction by Spotify Global Head of Communications, Dustee Jenkins, and Spotify Head of Creative Services, Troy Carter, who noted there are few stories like the David Bowie story. Troy then introduced the featured performer of the evening, English singer-songwriter Jade Bird.

Jade, who performed her songs, What Am I Here For, Cathedral, and Lottery, feels a connection with Bowie due to their shared British heritage and love for American songwriting culture-she played her song If I Die as a tribute to the artist.

If I Die' is basically saying that we take part in art because we're competing in the dance of death, Jade told us. You're trying to be immortalized in music; that's why you do it. If I Die' is about that. It's kind of got this optimism to it because you live on in your music.

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