Tribeca Talks: Storytellers - John Legend with Sara Bareilles

Posted by Justin D Williams 

Celebrated singer, songwriter, actor, and producer, John Legend has been releasing billboard hits since his debut album Get Lifted in 2004. He's earned a total of ten Grammy Awards. John Legend also formed a film and television production company, Get Lifted, in 2014, and executive produced and starred in La La Land and the hit television show, Underground. He won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his song "Glory" in Selma. In addition to his work in music and film, Legend is also well known for his philanthropic work in education and criminal justice reform. He founded #FREEAMERICA, a campaign designed to change the national conversation of our country’s misguided policies and to make a change in America’s criminal justice system. Joining Legend in conversation is six-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and actress, Sara Bareilles. Together they will talk about the different mediums in which they work and how music is the thread that ties all of their work together.