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Jon Batiste Performs ‘It Never Went Away’ at the 2024 Oscars

Jon Batiste performed 'It Never Went Away' from his documentary, 'American Symphony,' at the 2024 Oscars on Sunday.

Jon Batiste performs 'It Never Went Away' from "American Symphony" onstage during the 96th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 10, 2024 in Hollywood, California. Batiste showcased the intimate, emotional song at a grand piano alongside the accompanying Oscar orchestra, earning passionate applause from the crowd. He performed Bill Withers’ “Ain’t No Sunshine” and was joined by Ann Nesby for a celebratory performance of “Lean on Me” by Withers — whom Avant managed, and Sounds of Blackness’ “Optimistic.” The artist has won several Grammys from 20 nominations over the course of his career — in 2022, he took home five trophies, including Album of the Year for his LP, We Are, and Best Music Video for “Freedom.”

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