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In this September 25, 2015 file photo, First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at an event at the Giant Panda exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.
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In this September 25, 2015 file photo, First Lady Michelle Obama speaks at an event at the Giant Panda exhibit at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, DC.
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Michelle Obama is grooving to the tunes of Beyonce, Demi Lovato and Esperanza Spalding as she celebrates the International Day of the Girl.

The White House released the first lady’s music playlist on Spotify Sunday, which the U.N. has designated annually to promote awareness for gender inequality around the world.

Mrs. Obama’s playlist includes pop hits like Alicia Keys’ “Girl on Fire” and “Bang Bang” by Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. The first lady notes “girl power” with songs by girl groups including TLC’s “No Scrubs” and “Survivor” by Destiny’s Child. The playlist also includes some soulful tunes by Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Billie Holiday.

Mrs. Obama is promoting the “Let Girls Learn” campaign to encourage girls’ education around the world.

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Online: Michelle Obama’s playlist: http://bit.ly/1OskYT8

Associated Press