Bruce Springsteen Honored At Tribeca Festival, Rocks Out With Bono, Patti Smith In ‘People Have The Power’

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Bruce Springsteen accepted the Harry Belafonte Voices For Social Justice Award at the Tribeca Festival on Saturday, dedicating the honor to citizens in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, and Portland who resisted federal intervention in their cities. The moment culminated in an impromptu performance of "People Have The Power" alongside Bono and Patti Smith, transforming the downtown Manhattan event into an unexpected concert. Springsteen's remarks tied his acceptance to recent protests and civil unrest, framing the award as recognition of grassroots activism against federal overreach.