The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House

VENUE: The White House, East Room
AUDIENCE: President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Motown Records Founder Berry Gordy and special guests.

• Star-studded tribute to Motown music
• Hosted by the White House in recognition of Black History Month
• Produced by Bounce and WETA Washington PBS

This all-star tribute to Motown Records included artists from the labels golden age as well as current popular artists giving their own take on the classic songs. The evening included program host Jamie Foxx and performances by Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, the group Gloriana, Nick Jonas, Ledisi, John Legend, Amber Riley, Smokey Robinson, Seal, Jordin Sparks and Stevie Wonder.

(Official White House Photos by Chuck Kennedy)

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