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In Performance at The White House

In Performance at The White House

"In Performance at The White House" was created to showcase the rich fabric of American culture in the setting of the nation's most famous home. Since 1978, the program has embraced virtually every genre of American performance art.

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Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson
2:30
Jennifer Hudson and Smokey Robinson perform "People Get Ready"
Yolanda Adams
3:41
Yolanda Adams performs "A Change is Gonna Come" at the White House.
Joan Baez
3:12
Joan Baez performs "We Shall Overcome" at the White House
Exclusive Natalie Cole "I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel...
2:48
Natalie Cole performs "I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free."
Howard University Choir Exclusive
2:53
The Howard University Choir sings "Lord, I Don' Done"
Exclusive Aventura "Su Veneno"
5:34
The Bronx-based Bachata group performs.
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1:23
Watch President Obama join in on "Sweet Home Chicago"
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1:46
The performers of Red, White and Blues tell us what the Blues means to them.
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5:09
Gary Clark Jr. performs, Catfish Blues
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1:16
Warren Haynes,Trombone Shorty and Buddy Guy talk about the influence of B.B. King
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2:25
Kris Kristofferson talks to kids and performs at the White House Educational Workshop
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5:31
Lyle Lovett talks to kids and performs at the White House Educational Workshop
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