Barack Obama Pays Tribute to Glen Hansard With His Summer Music Playlist

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“It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. It’s that time of year again: here are some of the books I’ve enjoyed this summer. pic.twitter.com/uMaYJh6JHh — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 29, 2026Here are some of the songs I've been listening to this summer. pic.twitter.com/3A1trYfXfx — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) July 30, 2026Hansard is, perhaps, best known for starring in and co-writing the music for the 2007 musical “Once.” In June, the Obamas celebrated the opening of the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago.