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In Performance at the White House

THE MOTOWN SOUND President and Mrs. Obama host this PBS music special in the East Room of the White House. Tuesday at 9 p.m. on PBS-HD. by Colleen Greer

in_perform_WhtHse-supremes617x347 Diana Ross & the Supremes, one of the premier groups of the Motown-era, pictured here in 1967.
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This all-star tribute to the legendary Motown Sound will include stars from the Motown Records label’s golden age and performances by artists of today who have been influenced by Motown and its powerful legacy.

Celebrating a 50th anniversary last year, the Motown Records label was devised by music entrepreneur Berry Gordy and launched an historic cultural shift in the racial integration of popular music, with crossover hits and artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, The Four Tops and many others.

The evening will include program host Jamie Foxx and performances by Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, the group Gloriana, Nick Jonas, Ledisi, John Legend, Amber Riley, Smokey Robinson, Mark Salling, Seal and Jordin Sparks.

Tuesday at 9 p.m. on PBS-HD.

In Performance at the White House

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