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Meet the brotherly duo behind the June 17 White House concert

Meet the brotherly duo behind the June 17 White House concert

The White House held its annual Juneteenth Concert on the South Lawn this past Monday to celebrate the federal holiday of Juneteenth.

The star-studded concert included special performances from Patti LaBelle, Charlie Wilson, Kirk Franklin, Brittney Spencer and more.

But what does it take to organize a celebration with this much meaning?

Mike and John Burns of the Burns Brothers are the masterminds. The siblings spoke with Scripps News about how they are working to create a memorable evening celebrating culture and music with top talent and an audience that includes the President and Vice President of the United States.

Related: The Beginner’s Guide to Celebrating Juneteenth