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In Performance at the White House Season 22 Episodes

  • 1981-2021
  • 23 Seasons
  • PBS
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An occasional series featuring concerts from the nation's capital that, over the years, has showcased performers as diverse as Mikhail Baryshnikov, Elvis Costello and Steve Martin. As Nancy Reagan noted in the first program, 'With the participation of public television, the East Room becomes a concert hall for the entire nation.'

Season 22 Episode Guide

Season 22

2 Episodes 2015 - 2015

Episode 1

A Celebration of American Creativity

Fri, Jan 8, 2016 57 mins

Buddy Guy, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Audra McDonald, Keb' Mo', Smokey Robinson, Trombone Shorty, Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, James Taylor and Usher perform at a celebration of the cultural resonance of art and literature in distinctly American music idioms. Also: a reading and remarks from Carol Burnett. President and Mrs. Obama host.

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Episode 2

Smithsonian Salutes Ray Charles

Fri, Feb 26, 2016 57 mins

A celebration of the music of Ray Charles (1930-2004) features Yolanda Adams, Leon Bridges, Andra Day, Anthony Hamilton, Brittany Howard, Demi Lovato, Sam Moore, Jussie Smollett, the Band Perry and Usher.

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