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Next at the Kennedy Center
Preview
Next at the Kennedy Center
Air Date: 01/27/23 | Rating: NR
Hip Hop legends The Roots give an electrifying performance during their residency at the Kennedy Center. Beyond the stage, the band endeavors to inspire others and explore the depths of their creative potential.
Robert Glasper’s Black Radio
S2 Ep1 | 55m 30s
Air Date: 10/13/23 | Expires: 10/12/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Robert Glasper invites friends to celebrate boundary-pushing album "Black Radio."
Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture
S2 Ep2 | 55m 43s
Air Date: 10/20/23 | Expires: 10/19/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Artists with indigenous heritage intertwine tradition with contemporary music and dance.
Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Celebration
S2 Ep3 | 55m 9s
Air Date: 12/31/23 | Expires: 12/30/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Cynthia Erivo invites you to a musical New Year's Eve with Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango.
Ben Folds Presents Declassified
S2 Ep4 | 55m 43s
Air Date: 04/12/24 | Expires: 04/11/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Ben Folds invites Jacob Collier, Laufey and dodie to perform with the NSO.
Joshua Redman where are we
S2 Ep5 | 55m 43s
Air Date: 04/19/24 | Expires: 04/18/27 | Rating: TV-PG
Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we.
Let My Children Hear Mingus
S1 Ep1 | 55m 5s
Air Date: 10/14/22 | Expires: 10/13/25 | Rating: TV-PG
The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100.
A Joni Mitchell Songbook
S1 Ep2 | 55m 39s
Air Date: 11/18/22 | Expires: 11/17/25 | Rating: TV-PG
The timeless work of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup.
The Roots Residency
S1 Ep3 | 55m 27s
Air Date: 01/27/23 | Expires: 01/26/26 | Rating: TV-14
Hip Hop legends The Roots perform and reach beyond the stage to mentor, inspire and learn.
Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón
S1 Ep4 | 1h 25m 4s
Air Date: 04/14/23 | Expires: 04/13/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón's life and diverging legacies.
Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride
S1 Ep5 | 55m 39s
Air Date: 04/21/23 | Expires: 04/20/26 | Rating: TV-PG
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform as they elevate and uphold the jazz tradition.
Episode 1 Preview
S2 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 10/07/23 | Rating: NR
Robert Glasper invites friends to celebrate boundary-pushing album "Black Radio."
‘The Consequences of Jealousy’
S2 Ep1 | 7m 13s
Air Date: 10/13/23 | Rating: NR
Watch a performance of “The Consequences of Jealousy” with Robert Glasper.
Lalah Hathaway and Robert Glasper Perform ‘Cherish the Day’
S2 Ep1 | 4m 58s
Air Date: 10/13/23 | Rating: NR
Lalah Hathaway performs “Cherish the Day” with Robert Glasper and Black Radio Orchestra.
Bilal Performs ‘All Matter’ with Robert Glasper
S2 Ep1 | 7m 20s
Air Date: 10/13/23 | Rating: NR
Bilal performs “All Matter” with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra.
Episode 2 Preview
S2 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 10/20/23 | Rating: NR
Artists with indigenous heritage intertwine tradition with contemporary music and dance.
The Halluci Nation Perform in the Skylight Pavilion
S2 Ep2 | 7m 44s
Air Date: 10/20/23 | Rating: NR
Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow" and more.
Two-Spirit Performance Artist Ty Defoe Performs ‘Hoop Dance’
S2 Ep2 | 5m 23s
Air Date: 10/20/23 | Rating: NR
Two-spirit performance artist Ty Defoe performs "Hoop Dance."
Martha Redbone Performs ‘Garden of Love’
S2 Ep2 | 4m 55s
Air Date: 10/20/23 | Rating: NR
Martha Redbone performs "Garden of Love" on the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace.
Preview
S2 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 12/31/23 | Rating: NR
Cynthia Erivo invites you to a musical New Year's Eve with Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango.
Cynthia Erivo, Joaquina Kalukango Sing ‘Killing Me Softly’
S2 Ep3 | 5m 11s
Air Date: 12/31/23 | Rating: NR
Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Fugees’ rendition of "Killing Me Softly."
A Powerhouse Performance of ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’
S2 Ep3 | 4m 26s
Air Date: 12/31/23 | Rating: NR
Cynthia Erivo enters the New Year in style with a performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Ben Folds Presents Declassified – Preview
S2 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 04/12/24 | Rating: NR
Ben Folds invites Jacob Collier, Laufey and dodie to perform with the NSO.
Laufey, dodie, Jacob Collier Deliver ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’
S2 Ep4 | 9m 59s
Air Date: 04/12/24 | Rating: NR
Laufey, dodie, and Jacob Collier deliver the ode, "Wild Mountain Thyme."
Joshua Redman where are we Preview
S2 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 04/19/24 | Rating: NR
Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we.
“After Minneapolis (face toward mo[u]rning)”
S2 Ep5 | 6m 31s
Air Date: 04/19/24 | Rating: NR
In the days following the murder of George Floyd, Joshua Redman wrote "After Minneapolis."
“Streets of Philadelphia”
S2 Ep5 | 5m 8s
Air Date: 04/19/24 | Rating: NR
See an entirely new interpretation of Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia."
Preview
S1 Ep1 | 30s
Air Date: 10/14/22 | Rating: NR
A dynamic mix of artists across hip hop, jazz, and more perform at the Kennedy Center.
A Tribute to Lester Young: ‘Goodbye Pork Pie Hat’
S1 Ep1 | 3m 6s
Air Date: 10/14/22 | Rating: NR
Artists discuss Charles Mingus' tribute to Lester Young, "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat."
The Mingus Big Band Performs ‘Fables of Faubus’
S1 Ep1 | 3m 23s
Air Date: 10/14/22 | Rating: NR
The Mingus Big Band performs "Fables of Faubus" with Charles McPherson on saxophone.
The Mingus Big Band Performs ‘So Long Eric’
S1 Ep1 | 5m 6s
Air Date: 10/14/22 | Rating: NR
"So Long Eric" is Mingus' response to his longtime friend and band member, Eric Dolphy.
Preview
S1 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 11/18/22 | Rating: NR
The timeless work of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup.
Preview
S1 Ep3 | 30s
Air Date: 01/27/23 | Rating: NR
Hip Hop legends The Roots perform and reach beyond the stage to mentor, inspire and learn.
The Roots Perform “Proceed” at the Kennedy Center
S1 Ep3 | 2m 9s
Air Date: 01/27/23 | Rating: NR
Hip Hop Culture legends The Roots perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
Emerging Artist EZY Truth Performs “Revolutionary Suicide”
S1 Ep3 | 2m 6s
Air Date: 01/27/23 | Rating: NR
EZY Truth performs one of his own pieces "Revolutionary Suicide" at the Kennedy Center.
The Roots Perform “Act Too (Love of My Life)”
S1 Ep3 | 3m 55s
Air Date: 01/27/23 | Rating: NR
The Roots perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
Preview
S1 Ep4 | 30s
Air Date: 04/14/23 | Rating: NR
Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón's life and diverging legacies.
Eva Duarte and Juan Perón Meet at the Gala
S1 Ep4 | 3m 2s
Air Date: 04/14/23 | Rating: NR
Eva sees Juan in an electric moment that changes the course of both their lives.
On Air
S1 Ep4 | 3m 22s
Air Date: 04/14/23 | Rating: NR
Eva Perón teaches Juan Perónto connect with the public through various media channels.
Eva Empowers the Working Class
S1 Ep4 | 4m 11s
Air Date: 04/14/23 | Rating: NR
Eva Perón proceeds to give shoes to those in need.
Preview
S1 Ep5 | 30s
Air Date: 04/21/23 | Rating: NR
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform as they elevate and uphold the jazz tradition.
“Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow”
S1 Ep5 | 6m 9s
Air Date: 04/21/23 | Rating: NR
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform "Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow."
“Feed the Fire”
S1 Ep5 | 4m 45s
Air Date: 04/21/23 | Rating: NR
Liany Mateo and Sequoia "REDWOOD" Snyder perform "Feed the Fire."
“What a Wonderful World”
S1 Ep5 | 4m 12s
Air Date: 04/21/23 | Rating: NR
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform their version of "What a Wonderful World."
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