This Wednesday, February 24, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will host the 16th installment of the In Performance At The White House series, honoring iconic singer, songwriter, composer and musician Ray Charles. The special event will include performances by contemporary artists Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Anthony Hamilton, Brittany Howard, Demi Lovato, Sam Moore, Jussie Smollett, The Band Perry and Usher with Rickey Minor serving as executive music director.
In Performance At The White House was started by President Obama in February 2009 and has also honored musicians Stevie Wonder, Sir Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach, Hal David and Carole King along the way. In addition, the series has celebrated Hispanic musical heritage during Hispanic Heritage Month, marked Black History Month with performances featuring the music of Motown, Memphis Soul, the Blues, and the Civil Rights era, and has also highlighted everything from Gospel and Country music to Broadway and the American musical.
Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles: In Performance At The White House is scheduled to air this Wednesday at 7 PM via The White House’s website, and you can stream it through the L4LM LiveList Channel below:
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