We carry within us the wonders we seek around us.

~ Sir Thomas Browne

On December 30, 2016, Clay Aiken was at the THE AMERICAN MUSEUM & NATURAL HISTORY in NYC.  He was there to visit and support his good friend, Ruben Studdard.

Ruben was there to perform at KWANZAA 2016: SONGS FOR THE SOUL AT THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

According to the website, New York Family:

This year marks the 38th annual Kwanzaa celebration at the American Museum of Natural History. This “Songs for the Soul” celebration will be highlighted by a performance by season two American Idol winner, Ruben Studdard. There will also be special activities, a performance by the students of the Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, an international marketplace, and special Kwanzaa foods to celebrate the holiday.

I wish I could have been at this program. A visit to the museum is always exciting. Add to that, hearing Ruben sing is always great and I would have learned more about Kwanzaa.

I love that Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard have  continued to remain friends though the last years and still help and support each other in their careers.

They competed from the beginning of American Idol

They were the two finalists of Season 2 of American Idol

They laughed about “Red Panties”.

They performed together at the AMA awards show (Clay won fans choice)

They shared many magazine covers regardless of the headline!

They toured together in the summer of 2010 on the Timeless Tour

Ruben performed at the National Inclusion Project Champions Gala

Ruben attended a fund-raiser party for Clay’s Congressional Race

Clay took Ruben to one of his favorite restaurants in Harlem…Melba’s Restaurant – June 2015

Hollywood Christmas Parade 2015

Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard reunited on The View on Thursday, December 15, 2016 — all in the name of Christmas joy!…

I love this video of Clay and Ruben singing at the American Music Awards!