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Gloria Estefan, George Lopez, Jimmy Smits, et al. Set for White House Concert Hosted by President Obama

Jimmy Smits
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)
Jimmy Smits
(© Joseph Marzullo/Retna)

President Barack Obama will host a concert honoring Hispanic musical heritage, to take place at The White House on Tuesday, October 13, according to a report by The Associated Press.

Participants will include Marc Anthony, Aventura, Pete Escovedo, Gloria Estefan, Jose Felciano, George Lopez, Los Lobos, Jimmy Smits, Thalia, and Tito “El Bambino,” with Sheila E. leading the house band.

The concert will be taped for future broadcast, and be shown on PBS on October 15, Telemundo on October 18, and V-me on December 25.