NAT GEO GREETS EARTH DAY WITH MUSIC

Willie Nelson, performing with his son Micah, shifts from his celebration of 4/20 to Earth Day without moving an inch.

‘Twas the night before Earth Day and all across the land, Nat Geo was celebrating, with singers and songwriters, the occasional band...

The evening used music to celebrate the earth and inspire people to preserve the planet. Hosted by travel expert Jessica Nabongo, the virtual concert featured musical performances by artists from natural places important to them.

Willie Nelson was in L.A., Yo-Yo Ma played a waltz at Tanglewood and My Morning Jacket delivered the world premiere of the music video for “Feel You” during the televised celebration. Angélique Kidjo sang in Paris, José González was at a nature preserve and Maggie Rogers performed in Southern California’s back-to-nature mecca, Topanga Canyon.