The Roots Residency

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.

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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."

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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.

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S1 Ep2 | 30s
Air Date: 11/18/22 | Rating: NR

The timeless work of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup.

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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.

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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.

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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."