Join President and Michelle Obama in the East Room of the White House for a celebration of the Motown legacy.

President and Mrs. Obama host this music special in the East Room of the White House. Jamie Foxx hosts the celebration of the legacy of Motown, the distinctive soul-infused pop music sound, style and presentation that was born in Detroit and embodied by the Motown Records label. The all-star tribute to the legendary Motown Sound includes stars from the Motown Records label’s golden age and performances by artists of today who have been influenced by Motown and its powerful legacy. The evening includes performances by Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, the group Gloriana, Nick Jonas, Ledisi, John Legend, Amber Riley, Smokey Robinson, Seal and Jordin Sparks. The Motown Records label was devised by music entrepreneur Berry Gordy and launched a historic cultural shift in the racial integration of popular music, with crossover hits and artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, the Four Tops and many others.