Obamas get down to Motown

Published February 16, 2011 5:00am ET



The Obamas will get down to the smooth soul sounds of Motown when they celebrate Black History Month with a concert at the White House Feb. 24. Mr. Motown himself, Smokey Robinson, will host the music event, the latest tribute in a series of “In Performance at the White House” programs. The concert will include performances by Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Gloriana, Nick Jonas, Ledisi, John Legend, Amber Riley, Mark Salling, Seal and Jordin Sparks. The show is scheduled to air March 1 on PBS.