"Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow"
Next at the Kennedy Center
"Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow"
Next at the Kennedy Center
Air Date: 04/21/23 | Rating: NR
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform "Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow," a song Moran wrote as a tribute to Toni Morrison based on a section of her novel "Song of Solomon." They discuss how Morrison put a lot of effort into finding meaningful and poetic ways of holding a mirror up to all our lives. This piece involves the bass and piano and a brief spoken portion performed by Moran.
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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