Patti Smith continues to be featured in global cultural events, performing at the Dodge Poetry Festival in New Jersey and appearing in curated literary and music festivals in London and Belgium. Her legacy is honored through tributes by artists like Rod Stewart and Carlos Santana, while her long-time collaborator Lenny Kaye is spotlighted in an NPR feature. Recent media also highlights her artistic collaboration with Carlos Santana on a book excerpt inspired by John Coltrane.