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Summary:
Get a behind-the-scenes look from "In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul,” honoring the foremothers of American music.
Last month at the White House, the President and First Lady honored great “foremothers” of American music -- music legends and contemporary artists whose songs express the struggles and achievements of women. The program, “In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul,” included performances by Tessanne Chin, Melissa Etheridge, Aretha Franklin, Ariana Grande, Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monáe and Jill Scott, with Greg Phillinganes as music director.
Check out this behind-the-scenes look at the event, then tune to PBS tonight at 9:00 pm ET to watch the full program. Check your local listings for times and channel information.
Learn more:
- See more from the "In Performance" series at the White House
- Watch First Lady Michelle Obama's "The History of Women in Soul" student workshop, featuring artists from the program
