Memphis Soul Workshop at the White House (11 images)

Charlie Musselwhite and Ben Harper (R) perform a song at the Memphis Soul Workshop in the State Dining Room of the White House in on April 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the workshop for high school students. Guests also included Sam Moore, Mavis Staples, Justin Timberlake. UPI/Pat Benic

Charlie Musselwhite and Ben Harper (R) interact after performing a song at the Memphis Soul Workshop in the State Dining Room of the White House on April 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the workshop for high school students. Guests also included Sam Moore, Mavis Staples, Justin Timberlake. UPI/Pat Benic

Justin Timberlake (R) congratulates Sam Moore, of the legendary group called Sam and Dave, after he performed "Soul Man" during the Memphis Soul Workshop in the State Dining Room of the White House on April 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. At center is Mavis Staples. First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the workshop for high school students. Guests also included Charlie Musselwhite and Ben Harper. UPI/Pat Benic

Sam Moore, of the legendary group called Sam and Dave, and Mavis Staples, of the Staple Singers, enjoy a light moment during the Memphis Soul Workshop in the State Dining Room of the White House on April 9, 2013 in Washington, DC. Mavis had mention that it was easy to transition to soul music from gospel music by substituting 'baby' for 'Jesus'. First Lady Michelle Obama hosted the workshop for high school students. Guests also included Charlie Musselwhite, Ben Harper and Justin Timberlake. UPI/Pat Benic