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In Performance at The White House
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald
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A Celebration of American Creativity: Audra McDonald
Watch Audra McDonald Perform for A Celebration of American Creativity.
Watch Audra McDonald Perform for A Celebration of American Creativity.
Esperanza Spalding: Interview and Performance Clip
Watch a performance clip and exclusive interview with Esperanza Spalding.
Watch a performance clip and exclusive interview with Esperanza Spalding.
What Work of Art Has Most Influenced Your Life?
Watch Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Short.
Watch Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Short.
Why the Arts Matter
Watch Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Shorty.
Watch Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Shorty.
What Does American Creativity Mean to You?
See Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Shorty.
See Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Shorty.
Trombone Shorty
Trombone Shorty performs at "A Celebration of American Creativity" at the White House.
Trombone Shorty performs at "A Celebration of American Creativity" at the White House.
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald perform for A Celebration of American Creativity.
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald perform for A Celebration of American Creativity.
A Celebration of Music From the Civil Rights Movement -...
Airs Monday, August 27, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airs Monday, August 27, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
The Motown Sound: John Legend Performs
John Legend performs "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" on "The Motown Sound."
John Legend performs "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" on "The Motown Sound."
Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: Preview
Join President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of the legacy of Ray Charles.
Join President and Mrs. Obama at the White House in honor of the legacy of Ray Charles.
Women of Soul Preview
Airs Friday, May 23, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airs Friday, May 23, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
A House is Not a Home
Rumor performs, A House is Not a Home
Rumor performs, A House is Not a Home
Tamela Mann Performs "Take Me To The King"
The acclaimed gospel singer and actress sings her No. 1 Platinum hit.
The acclaimed gospel singer and actress sings her No. 1 Platinum hit.
Aretha Franklin Performs "Plant My Feet on Higher Ground"
The "Undisputed Queen of Soul" Sings a Classic Hymn.
The "Undisputed Queen of Soul" Sings a Classic Hymn.
Shirley Caesar Performs "Sweeping Through the City"
Pastor Shirley Caesar, Iconic Gospel Artist, Awes the Crowd with her Performance.
Pastor Shirley Caesar, Iconic Gospel Artist, Awes the Crowd with her Performance.
Michelle Williams Performs "Say Yes"
Michelle Williams Amazes the Audience with her Song.
Michelle Williams Amazes the Audience with her Song.
Aretha Franklin Performs "Amazing Grace"
Aretha Franklin performs "Amazing Grace" on "Women of Soul."
Aretha Franklin performs "Amazing Grace" on "Women of Soul."
Backstage with Natasha, Jordin and Ledisi
Go backstage with Natasha Bedingfield, Jordin Sparks and Ledisi.
Go backstage with Natasha Bedingfield, Jordin Sparks and Ledisi.
Rhiannon Giddens Performs "Up Above My Head"
Watch the Multi-Talented Musician Perform.
Watch the Multi-Talented Musician Perform.
The Motown Sound: Promo
The Motown Sound premieres Tuesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS.
The Motown Sound premieres Tuesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS.
Burt Bacharach and Hal David: The Library of Congress...
Airs Friday, December 6, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airs Friday, December 6, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
A Broadway Celebration: In Performance at the White House
"A Broadway Celebration" airs Wed., Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. ET.
"A Broadway Celebration" airs Wed., Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. ET.
A Broadway Celebration - Preview
Airs Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings.
Airs Friday, March 2, 2012 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check local listings.
In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul
Airs Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Airs Friday, May 23, 2014 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings.
Demi Lovato Sings "You Don't Know Me"
Demi Lovato in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Demi Lovato in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Usher Sings "Georgia on My Mind"
Usher performs in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Usher performs in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Leon Bridges Performs "Lonely Avenue"
See Leon Bridges in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
See Leon Bridges in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Jussie Smollett Sings "I Got A Woman"
Jussie Smollett in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Jussie Smollett in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Andra Day Performs "Drown in My Own Tears"
Andra Day sings in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
Andra Day sings in "Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance at the White House."
The Gospel Tradition: Promo
The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House premiered Friday, June 26 on PBS.
The Gospel Tradition: In Performance at the White House premiered Friday, June 26 on PBS.
Esperanza Spalding: Behind the Scenes Performance
Official White House video: behind the scenes with Esperanza Spalding.
Official White House video: behind the scenes with Esperanza Spalding.
Justin Timberlake "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"
Justin Timberlake performs, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"
Justin Timberlake performs, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"
A Broadway Celebration: White House Comments
The performers from 'A Broadway Celebration' discuss performing at the White House
The performers from 'A Broadway Celebration' discuss performing at the White House
What's New Pussycat
Mike Myers performs What's New Pussycat
Mike Myers performs What's New Pussycat
Stevie Wonder: 'Alfie' | Burt Bacharach and Hal David
Stevie Wonder performs "Alfie" at the White House.
Stevie Wonder performs "Alfie" at the White House.
A Broadway Celebration: PBS Comments
The performers from 'A Broadway Celebration' share some comments about PBS.
The performers from 'A Broadway Celebration' share some comments about PBS.
I'll Never Fall In Love Again
Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow perform, Ill Never Fall In Love Again
Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow perform, Ill Never Fall In Love Again
What is Memphis Soul?
The Performers talk about what "Memphis Soul" means to them.
The Performers talk about what "Memphis Soul" means to them.
Performing at the White House
The musicians talk about what it's like performing at the White House
The musicians talk about what it's like performing at the White House
Sam Moore & Joshua Ledet "Soul Man"
Sam Moore and Joshua Ledet perform, "Soul Man"
Sam Moore and Joshua Ledet perform, "Soul Man"
Exclusive Natalie Cole "I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel...
Natalie Cole performs "I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free."
Natalie Cole performs "I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free."
Queen Latifah Performs I Can't Stand the Rain
Queen Latifah Performs I Can't Stand the Rain
Queen Latifah Performs I Can't Stand the Rain
Best Music for Aliens Visiting Earth
"In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" premieres on PBS April 16
"In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" premieres on PBS April 16
Alabama Shakes Born Under A Bad Sign
Alabama Shakes performs Born Under A Bad Sign.
Alabama Shakes performs Born Under A Bad Sign.
Daughtry Performs "Home"
Web Extra: Daughtry Performs "Home."
Web Extra: Daughtry Performs "Home."
Daughtry Performs "Waiting For Superman"
Web Extra: Daughtry performs "Waiting For Superman."
Web Extra: Daughtry performs "Waiting For Superman."
Ariana Grande Performs "Tattooed Heart"
Ariana Grande performs "Tattooed Heart" on "Women of Soul."
Ariana Grande performs "Tattooed Heart" on "Women of Soul."
Melissa Etheridge Performs "Neither One of Us"
Melissa Etheridge performs "Neither One of Us" by Gladys Knight on "Women of Soul"
Melissa Etheridge performs "Neither One of Us" by Gladys Knight on "Women of Soul"
Ariana Grande Performs "I Have Nothing"
Ariana Grande performs "I Have Nothing" on "Women of Soul."
Ariana Grande performs "I Have Nothing" on "Women of Soul."
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan performs "The Times They Are A-Changin'"
Bob Dylan performs "The Times They Are A-Changin'"
Smokey Robinson & Ledisi
Ledisi interviews Smokey Robinson
Ledisi interviews Smokey Robinson
Joan Baez
Joan Baez performs "We Shall Overcome" at the White House
Joan Baez performs "We Shall Overcome" at the White House
Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson
Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson perform "People Get Ready"
Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson perform "People Get Ready"
Patti LaBelle Performs "Over the Rainbow"
Patti LaBelle performs "Over the Rainbow" on "Women of Soul."
Patti LaBelle performs "Over the Rainbow" on "Women of Soul."
Web Exclusive: Mark Salling
In this web exclusive, Mark Salling sings, "Just My Imagination"
In this web exclusive, Mark Salling sings, "Just My Imagination"
Howard University Choir Exclusive
The Howard University Choir sings "Lord, I Don' Done"
The Howard University Choir sings "Lord, I Don' Done"
Yolanda Adams
Yolanda Adams performs "A Change is Gonna Come" at the White House.
Yolanda Adams performs "A Change is Gonna Come" at the White House.
The Motown Sound: Jamie Foxx on
Foxx, Gloriana, Sparks, Bedingfield, Legend, Ledisi, and Seal discuss "The Motown Sound".
Foxx, Gloriana, Sparks, Bedingfield, Legend, Ledisi, and Seal discuss "The Motown Sound".
The Motown Sound: Jamie Foxx and Opening Medley
Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Seal and Nick Jonas perform a Motown Medley
Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Seal and Nick Jonas perform a Motown Medley
Exclusive Aventura "Su Veneno"
The Bronx-based Bachata group performs.
The Bronx-based Bachata group performs.