Yamaha Motifs Integral to Historic National Convention

DENVER — On August 28, an estimated 27.8 million people witnessed Yamaha artist Michael McDonald's rendition of "America the Beautiful" on a Yamaha Motif 8, as well as Stevie Wonder's perform "Signed, Sealed, Delivered," also on a Motif 8, during the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Following McDonald's performance, Senator Barak Obama formally accepted the Democratic nomination for president. Other Yamaha artists who performed last night at the DNC included Sheryl Crow and John Legend.

Click the links below to see their performances:
Michael McDonald
Stevie Wonder

For more information, write Yamaha Corporation of America, Pro Audio & Combo Division, Music Production, P.O. Box 6600, Buena Park, CA 90622; telephone (714) 522-9011; or e-mail infostation@yamaha.com.