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A dynamic mix of artists across hip hop, jazz, modern dance, and more perform at the Kennedy Center. Each episode weaves together performances filmed live at the Center with intimate off-stage moments contextualizing each artist’s cultural impact.

Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we.
See an entirely new interpretation of Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia."
In the days following the murder of George Floyd, Joshua Redman wrote "After Minneapolis."
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Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we.
Ben Folds invites Jacob Collier, Laufey and dodie to perform with the NSO.
Cynthia Erivo invites you to a musical New Year's Eve with Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango.
Artists with indigenous heritage intertwine tradition with contemporary music and dance.
Robert Glasper invites friends to celebrate boundary-pushing album "Black Radio."
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform as they elevate and uphold the jazz tradition.
Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón's life and diverging legacies.
Hip Hop legends The Roots perform and reach beyond the stage to mentor, inspire and learn.
The timeless work of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup.
The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100.
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Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we.
See an entirely new interpretation of Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia."
In the days following the murder of George Floyd, Joshua Redman wrote "After Minneapolis."
Jazz artist, Laufey performs her piece "From the Start" with the NSO.
Laufey, dodie, and Jacob Collier deliver the ode, "Wild Mountain Thyme."
Ben Folds invites Jacob Collier, Laufey and dodie to perform with the NSO.
Cynthia Erivo invites you to a musical New Year's Eve with Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango.
Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Fugees’ rendition of "Killing Me Softly."
Cynthia Erivo enters the New Year in style with a performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow" and more.
Martha Redbone performs "Garden of Love" on the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace.
Two-spirit performance artist Ty Defoe performs "Hoop Dance."
Artists with indigenous heritage intertwine tradition with contemporary music and dance.
Watch a performance of “The Consequences of Jealousy” with Robert Glasper.
Lalah Hathaway performs “Cherish the Day” with Robert Glasper and Black Radio Orchestra.
Bilal performs “All Matter” with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra.
Robert Glasper invites friends to celebrate boundary-pushing album "Black Radio."
Liany Mateo and Sequoia "REDWOOD" Snyder perform "Feed the Fire."
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform as they elevate and uphold the jazz tradition.
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform "Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow."
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform their version of "What a Wonderful World."
Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón's life and diverging legacies.
Eva sees Juan in an electric moment that changes the course of both their lives.
Eva Perón teaches Juan Perónto connect with the public through various media channels.
Eva Perón proceeds to give shoes to those in need.
EZY Truth performs one of his own pieces "Revolutionary Suicide" at the Kennedy Center.
The Roots perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
Hip Hop Culture legends The Roots perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
Hip Hop legends The Roots perform and reach beyond the stage to mentor, inspire and learn.
The timeless work of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup.