First Lady Hosts Gospel Music Workshop At White House

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 14: U.S. first lady Michelle Obama speaks as musicians Rodney Crowell (L), and Rhiannon Giddens (R) listen during a workshop for students on "The History of Gospel Music" April 14, 2015 at the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC. The first lady hosted middle school, high school and college students from across the country to participate in the interactive workshop for an overview of the origins of gospel music, discussions on important artists and an exploration of the unique elements of gospel that have inspired the sound of other American musical genres. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)