Earlier this week, Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance during the opening address at the 61st Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, when she joined Alicia Keys, Lady Gaga, Jada Pinkett Smith and Jennifer Lopez on the stage.

The famous quintet all shared personal anecdotes about how music has changed their lives and empowered them as women. However, it was Obama who was interrupted with a standing ovation and furious smattering of applause as she opened her mouth to speak.

“From the Motown records I wore out on the Southside to the Who Run the World songs that fueled me through this last decade, music has always helped me tell my story,” Obama said, referring to the Chicago neighbourhood where she grew up.

“Whether we like country or rap or rock, music helps us share ourselves, our dignity and sorrows, our hopes and joys. It allows us to hear one another, to invite each other in.”

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