White House to Host Juneteenth Concert to Celebrate Black Artists

Published on June 8, 2024

The White House announced Friday that it will host a Juneteenth concert later this month, featuring a lineup of award-winning black artists from various music genres. The concert will be held on June 10 at the White House’s South Lawn. The lineup includes R&B singer and actress Patti LaBelle, singer and Grammy award winner Gladys Knight, and gospel singer Kirk Franklin. Other featured artists include Raheem DeVaughn, Doug Fresh, Anthony Hamilton, Patina Miller, Brittney Spencer, Trombone Shorty, Charlie Wilson, Roy Wood, Jr., and the U.S. Marine Band. The White House said the concert will be “a celebration of community, culture and music,” during Black Music Month, which is dedicated to honoring black musicians’ contributions to American music and culture....

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