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Esperanza Spalding: Interview and Performance Clip

Watch a performance clip and exclusive interview with Esperanza Spalding.

Aired 01/08/2016 | Rating NR

In Performance at The White House

Esperanza Spalding: Interview and Performance Clip

Preview: Season 2016 Episode 1 | 3m 41s

Watch a performance clip and exclusive interview with Esperanza Spalding.

Don't miss this exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with Esperanza Spalding and glimpse of her musical performance for "A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House."

Aired 01/08/2016 | Rating NR

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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.

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald

Brian Stokes Mitchell and Audra McDonald perform for A Celebration of American Creativity. (2m 55s)

A Celebration of American Creativity: Audra McDonald

Watch Audra McDonald Perform for A Celebration of American Creativity. (4m 50s)

Esperanza Spalding: Behind the Scenes Performance

Official White House video: behind the scenes with Esperanza Spalding. (2m 15s)

Trombone Shorty

Trombone Shorty performs at "A Celebration of American Creativity" at the White House. (1m 17s)

What Does American Creativity Mean to You?

See Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Shorty. (3m 10s)

What Work of Art Has Most Influenced Your Life?

Watch Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Short. (3m 15s)

Why the Arts Matter

Watch Esperanza Spalding, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Keb' Mo', MC Lyte, and Trombone Shorty. (2m 36s)

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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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