The musicians of Memphis Soul talk about what it is like performing at the White House

(Premiering on PBS April 16, 2013). Musicians who are included 'IN PERFORMANCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE: Memphis Soul," including Sam Moore, Booker T. Jones, Ben Harper and Mavis Staples, talk about what "Memphis soul" means to them.

"In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" premieres on PBS April 16 and will honor the memorable soul sounds from the mid- to late-1960s that came from Memphis, Tennessee and legendary labels like Stax-Volt Records, that featured artists such as Al Green, Mavis Staples, Ben Harper, Alabama Shakes and many more.

A star-studded tribute to the songwriting team who penned such classic tunes as "What The World Needs Now is Love," "Walk on By" and "Alfie." Composer Bacharach and lyricist David's extraordinary collaboration has produced numerous hits and enjoyed a resurgence in popularity, with songs featured in the "Austin Powers" films and an episode of "Glee."

Mike Myers performs What's New Pussycat in honor of Burt Bacharach and Hal David receiving the 2012 Gershwin Prize.

Lyle Lovett and Sheryl Crow perform 'I'll Never Fall In Love Again' at the Burt Bacharach and Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize In Performance at the White House.

Rumer performs, A House is Not a Home at the Burt Bacharach and Hal David: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize In Performance at the White House

Stevie Wonder performs "Alfie" at the White House as Burt Bacharach and Hal David receive the 2012 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.

In Performance at the White House Red, White and Blues will honor the musical form that sprang from the Mississippi Delta and flourished in the Westside of Chicago. The performances will explore those roots and pay homage to the great figures of the Blues and the songs they made famous by tracing the influence of the Blues on modern American music from soul to rock n roll.

A PBS music special featuring a series of performances by major Broadway artists and new talent, presenting selections from American musicals that reflect the spirit, energy and ambition of America. 3/2/2012

Join President and Mrs. Obama for a concert in the White House East Room in honor of Black History Month. 8/27/2013

The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House premieres Tuesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. ET on PBS stations nationwide. The evening will include program host Jamie Foxx and performances by Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield, Sheryl Crow, the group Gloriana, Nick Jonas, Ledisi, John Legend, Amber Riley, Smokey Robinson, Mark Salling, Seal and Jordin Sparks.

In this In Performance at the White House web exclusive, Mark Salling sings, "Just My Imagination"

Ledisi interviews Smokey Robinson

Jamie Foxx, John Legend, Seal and Nick Jonas perform a Motown Medley

Jamie Foxx, Gloriana, Jordin Sparks, Natasha Bedingfield, John Legend, Ledisi, and Seal talk about "The Motown Sound", which airs on Tuesday, March 1 at 8 p.m. (check local listings).

John Legend performs Marvin Gaye's "I Heard it Through the Grapevine" on "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House". The show airs Tuesday, March 1 at 8 pm ET.

In Performance at the White House: The Motown Sound: Backstage with Natasha Bedingfield, Jordin Sparks and Ledisi

The performers from 'A Broadway Celebration' share some comments about PBS.

The performers from 'A Broadway Celebration' discuss performing at the White House