Michelle Obama Helping to Boost DC Arts

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Today, Michelle Obama announced a White House music series, which will feature jazz, country and classical music. Tonight, it's jazz night at the White House.

Local DC students and performers were invited. Some of the performers: Paquito D’Rivera, Zach Brown, Kush Abadey, Elijah Easton and Tony Madruga and his ensemble.
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis twitters:

On the way to the White House. My dad, Branford, Delfeayo, Jason, Eric Revis and myself are teaching a group of students about jazz

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Michelle Obama Announces White House Music Series June 15

Now that First Lady Michelle Obama has returned to the United States, she plans to kick off a new music series next week, according to the White House.

The first installment, set for Monday, will feature members of the Marsalis family (father Ellis and two of his sons, Wynton and Branford), who will play jazz for about 150 students. The White House also said that country and classical events will be scheduled. NYT