A Celebration of Motown at the White House

Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Jamie Foxx, Ledisi, John Legend, Seal and other musicians performed at the White House last night for a special evening titled "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House". The event was given in celebration of Black History Month and 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. 

John Legend performed Stevie Wonder's "Love's in Need of Love". During his set, he shared some of his Motown childhood memories, and how his father and uncle inspired his love for music.

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Smokey Robinson took the stage with Sheryl Crow for a duet on his hit, "You Really Got a Hold on Me,' and then Stevie Wonder followed with his classic, "You Are the Sunshine of My Life."

Stevie Wonder also thanked Motown's very own Berry Gordy: "Berry, thank you for this incredible Motown ride". 

"The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House" will air on PBS Tuesday, March 1st. Check for local listings here.

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John Legend Joins Sade' Soldier of Love Tour

The group Sade have invited John Legend to accompany them during their entire tour. The tour which supports their last album "Soldier of Love", will launch in Baltimore, June 16th. The tour will take the band to the United States, Canada, and Europe.

"I'm very excited to join Sade on her summer tour. She is an incomparable artist and I'm honored to share the stage with her," Legend said in a statement Tuesday. "I know we'll provide our fans with an experience to remember. I can't wait to start the tour."

Here is a list of the North American dates:

June 16 — Baltimore, 1st Mariner Arena                                
June 19 — Philadelphia, Wells Fargo Center        
June 21 — Uniondale, N.Y., Nassau Coliseum          
June 24 — East Rutherford, N.J., Izod Center                   
June 28 — Toronto, Air Canada Centre
June 30 — Montreal, Bell Centre                   
July 6 — Boston, TD Garden        
July 15 — Ft. Lauderdale, BankAtlantic Center
July 17 — Orlando, Amway Center  
Aug. 5 — Chicago, United Center
Aug. 6 — Chicago, United Center   
Aug. 13 — Vancouver, Canada, Rogers Arena
Aug. 19 — Los Angeles, Staples Center
Aug. 20 — Los Angeles, Staples Center
Aug. 25 — San Jose, HP Pavilion
Aug. 27 — Oakland, Oracle Arena
Aug. 30 — Anaheim, Honda Center 

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