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In Performance at The White House

A Celebration of American Creativity

Season 2016 Episode 1

President and Mrs. Obama host an all-star music tribute from the East Room, celebrating the cultural resonance of art and literature in unique American musical forms.

Aired: 01/07/16
This PBS presentation of In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season is made possible by Otsuka, and Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation. Major funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Extras
Watch • 1:00
In Performance at The White House
Sneak Peek with Jennifer Garner
Celebrate the holidays at the White House with a dazzling new music special.
Preview: S2021 E1 | 1:00
Watch • 55:28
In Performance at The White House
Spirit of the Season
An all-star music celebration of the holidays and seasonal décor at the White House.
Episode: S2021 E1 | 55:28
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Watch • 55:28
In Performance at The White House
Spirit of the Season
An all-star music celebration of the holidays and seasonal décor at the White House.
Episode: S2021 E1 | 55:28
In Performance at The White House
Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles
Watch a celebration of the legacy of Ray Charles at the White House.
Episode: S2016 E2