Next at the Kennedy Center

Music icons Jason Moran and Christian McBride collaborate for an electrifying performance at the Kennedy Center. They share stories about their legendary teachers and introduce us to their remarkable protégés.

Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform their brief yet heavy version of "What a Wonderful World" by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. This performance, on the Kennedy Center stage, features Moran on the piano and McBride on the bass.

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.

Liany Mateo and Sequoia "REDWOOD" Snyder perform "Feed the Fire" by the late Geri Allen, a renowned American jazz pianist, composer and educator. The two musicians perform the piece in a studio with Mateo on the bass and Snyder on the piano.

Eva Perón (Dandara Veiga) teaches Juan Perón (Chris Bloom) to connect with the public through various media channels. She advises him on what to say and do when speaking to the people of Argentina, showing the immense influence Eva has on the powerful Colonel and soon to be president. We see their message spread throughout the country until a rival group takes Juan into custody.

The performers utilize verbal sound throughout the performance. Eva Perón (Dandara Veiga), who created a charitable foundation, proceeds to give shoes to those in need. They put on the shoes and dance in celebration of Eva.

Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón's diverging legacies in this invigorating and emotional work. Her rags-to-riches story is interpreted through movement – following her journey from dancehall performer to Argentina's First Lady and sudden death.

Dancing at a gala, Eva experiences an overwhelming feeling of shame represented by the appearance of her younger self (Nina Basu). While Little Evita runs around the room admiring everyone, Eva is chasing her younger self in an attempt to get her to leave. When Eva finally forces Little Evita away, she sees Juan in an electric moment that changes the course of both their lives.

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.

Hip Hop Culture legends The Roots perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)" as part of their unforgettable performance at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Black Thought mentors School of Thought attendee EZY Truth. EZY shares how The Roots dedication to the music inspires him.

Hip Hop Culture legends The Roots perform "Proceed" as part of their unforgettable performance at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall. Black Thought and Questlove discuss their reach beyond the stage during their residency at the Kennedy Center. While known for their electrifying live performances, the band endeavors to inspire others and explore the depths of their creative potential.

After attending Black Thought's mentoring program School of Thought, EZY Truth performs one of his own pieces "Revolutionary Suicide" at the Kennedy Center. Jasmine Martin, from The Roots management team, and EZY talk about the importance of supporting an artist's vision and being "that guy."