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A Celebration of American Creativity

Season 2016 Episode 1

President and Mrs. Obama host an all-star music tribute from the East Room, celebrating the cultural resonance of art and literature in unique American musical forms.

Aired: 01/07/16
This PBS presentation of In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season is made possible by Otsuka, and Judy and Peter Blum Kovler Foundation. Major funding is also provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
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Celebrate the holidays at the White House with a dazzling new music special.
An all-star music celebration of the holidays and seasonal décor at the White House.
Billy Porter performs "This Christmas" at The White House.
Andrea Bocelli and Virginia Bocelli sing "Hallelujah" at The White House.
Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli sing "O’ Holy Night" at The White House.
Norah Jones sings "Christmas Calling" at The White House.
Northwell Health Nurse Choir performs "We Need A Little Christmas."
Eric Church performs "Joy to the World" at The White House.
Camila Cabello sings "I'll Be Home for Christmas" with Mariachi Herencia de Mexico.
Voices of Service perform "Choke" at The White House.
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