B.B. King, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck, and other musical greats came out to the White House to play the blues in recognition of Black History Month this week.
And, as if that wasn't enough ... President Obama joined in on the singing fun! (Watch video, below.)
Want to see the entire show? The "Red, White and Blues" concert is part of a series that's scheduled to air on PBS.
In other news ... MICHELLE OBAMA CELEBRATES THE BLUES
Who: First Lady Michelle Obama, Shemekia Copeland (GRAMMY Award-nominated Blues Vocalist), Keb Mo (Three-time GRAMMY Award-winner), and Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews (2011 Grammy Award Nominee) and Robert Santelli (Executive Director, The GRAMMY Museum)
What: The White House and First Lady Michelle Obama present "At the Crossroads: A History of the Blues in America" as part of The White House Music Series. Students from all over the United States were given the opportunity to listen to the stories and music of some of the most influential artists in modern blues music.
When: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
Where: The White House, Washington, D.C.
Photos: By Greg Blakey, glittarazzi.com
First Lady Michelle Obama
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