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Behind the Scenes at "Women of Soul"

April 7, 2014

Last month at the White House, the President and First Lady honored great "foremothers" of American music, music legends and contemporary artists whose songs express the struggles and achievements of women. The program, "In Performance at the White House: Women of Soul," included performances by Tessanne Chin, Melissa Etheridge, Aretha Franklin, Ariana Grande, Patti LaBelle, Janelle Monáe and Jill Scott, with Greg Phillinganes as music director.