Village People to perform at Trump's inauguration events

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00:00It's fun to stay at the YMCA. It's fun to stay at the YMCA.

00:09Widely considered a gay anthem from the 1970s, the pop hit YMCA has been following Donald Trump.

00:17In rally after rally, its catchy chorus saw the incoming president let loose during the campaign.

00:23Now, the village people have confirmed they will be performing at one of Trump's inaugural balls

00:28in a gathering he's holding in Washington the day before he's sworn in.

00:32In a post on Facebook, the American Disco Group said they know the news won't make everyone happy,

00:38but they believe music is to be performed without regard to politics.

00:42Country music star Carrie Underwood is set to sing America the Beautiful

00:46before Trump is administered the oath of office for the second time.

00:50Monday's inauguration will also include some of the incoming president's favourite musical performers,

00:59including Lee Greenwood and opera singer Christopher Macchio, who will sing the national anthem.

01:05Donald Trump has had a historically rocky relationship with prominent figures from the entertainment industry.

01:11Artists including Beyonce and Celine Dion asked his team to stop using their music during the most recent campaign.

01:18Trump has also lashed out at one of America's most successful pop stars

01:22after Taylor Swift endorsed his rival for the presidency.

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