White House Celebrates Civil Rights Movement Through Music

JUDY WOODRUFF: Finally tonight, a celebration of music from the civil rights era.

Earlier this week, President and Mrs. Obama began this year's music series at the White House, first up, a concert in honor of Black History Month with some well-known performers. It was held in the East Room. Here is a sample.

U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Thank you, everybody. Have a wonderful evening.

JUDY WOODRUFF: "In Performance at the White House" airs tonight on most PBS stations.