What is Memphis Soul?
(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.
Previews + Extras
Performing at the White House
S2013 E1 - 1m 30s
The musicians of Memphis Soul talk about what it is like performing at the White House
Best Music for Aliens Visiting Earth
S2013 E1 - 46s
"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.
Justin Timberlake "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"
S2013 E1 - 4m 46s
Justin Timberlake performs, "Sitting on the Dock of the Bay"
Queen Latifah Performs I Can't Stand the Rain
S2013 E1 - 3m 46s
Queen Latifah Performs I Can't Stand the Rain
Sam Moore & Joshua Ledet "Soul Man"
S2013 E1 - 3m 29s
Sam Moore and Joshua Ledet perform, "Soul Man"
Alabama Shakes Born Under A Bad Sign
S2013 E1 - 3m 47s
Alabama Shakes performs Born Under A Bad Sign.
In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul
S2013 E1 - 31s
"In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" 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.
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