Celebrities for Kamala: Oprah Winfrey, Stevie Wonder and Amanda Gorman light up Democratic convention

The unsurpassed showmanship of American politics reaches its apotheosis at the national party conventions. For a succession of speeches to serve as a prime-time television broadcast requires rhythm, drama, and punch. Wednesday night’s surprise at the Democratic conclave in Chicago was Oprah Winfrey, who delivered an impassioned speech. Another legend of the entertainment world, musician Stevie Wonder, performed live. Both called for a vote for Kamala Harris. Other artists appeared on stage, while speculation is rife that on the final day of the convention Beyoncé, whose song Freedom has become Harris’ campaign anthem, may put in an appearance.

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