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Jamie Cullum plays for Robert De Niro in Cannes
Published Thursday, May 12 2011, 11:30 BST | By Ryan Love | 2 comments
Jamie Cullum surprised Robert De Niro with a performance at the opening ceremony of the 64th Cannes Film Festival last night.
The singer-songwriter was chosen to perform a New York-themed mash-up for De Niro, who served as the chairman of this year's jury.
Cullum's performance, which featured Frank Sinatra's 'New York New York' and Jay-Z and Alicia Keys's 'Empire State of Mind', saw members of the festival jury, including Uma Thurman, dance on stage.
The 31-year-old said: "De Niro's a film legend who defines what cinema is all about. It's amazing to have the opportunity to honour him."
> Cannes 2011: Our top ten festival picks
Watch Jamie Cullum's performance below:
The singer-songwriter was chosen to perform a New York-themed mash-up for De Niro, who served as the chairman of this year's jury.
Cullum's performance, which featured Frank Sinatra's 'New York New York' and Jay-Z and Alicia Keys's 'Empire State of Mind', saw members of the festival jury, including Uma Thurman, dance on stage.
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The 31-year-old said: "De Niro's a film legend who defines what cinema is all about. It's amazing to have the opportunity to honour him."
> Cannes 2011: Our top ten festival picks
Watch Jamie Cullum's performance below:
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