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Hi there, If you’ve followed Barack Obama’s career at all, you know that when it comes to music, books, art, and all things pop culture, he is something of a Tastemaker-in-Chief. As President, he and Mrs. Obama welcomed dancers, artists, and musicians into the halls of the White House for special performances and ceremonies—including a few where President Obama grabbed the mic himself!  An extension of his appreciation for a snappy lyric and an undeniable bass line, he put out his first-ever Spotify playlist in 2015. It quickly turned into a groovy tradition that’s still going strong.  This week, he dropped a new list of his favorite summer tracks and summer reads. Check it out.    Here at the Obama Foundation, we’re finding new ways to celebrate the President and First Lady’s commitment to the arts through the Obama Presidential Center. The campus will feature a recording studio for young musicians to perfect their craft, a new branch of the Chicago Library where kids can get lost in a good book, and art that will make us all marvel at what we can accomplish when we work together to create change. We can’t wait. We hope you’ll take a listen to President Obama’s summer playlist and find your next read from his latest book picks. —The Obama Foundation    Donate to empower rising leaders bringing hope to their communities.   DONATE