Next at the Kennedy Center

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."

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.

The indomitable influence of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup at the Kennedy Center, led by multi-Grammy Award winner Vince Mendoza and accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra. This one-of-a-kind concert includes performances by Renée Fleming, Lalah Hathaway, Jimmie Herrod, Raul Midón, and Aoife O’Donovan.

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.

Jason Moran, James Newton, Robert Glasper, Charles McPherson, and Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah discuss Charles Mingus’ touching tribute to jazz saxophonist Lester Young with “Goodbye Pork Pie Hat,” featuring a performance by Jason Moran and Georgia Anne Muldrow.

Christian McBride, Larry Klein, James Newton, Keki Mingus, Jason Moran, and Charles McPherson discuss the complexity of Charles Mingus, from his outsized personality to his close friendship with jazz saxophonist Eric Dolphy. Performed by the Mingus Big Band, “So Long Eric” is Mingus’ response to his longtime friend and band member, Eric Dolphy, and his decision to leave the band.

The Mingus Big Band performs "Fables of Faubus" with guest artist Charles McPherson on saxophone. Known as one of his most explicitly political works, "Fables of Faubus" was written by Charles Mingus as a protest against the segregationist governor of Arkansas, Orval E. Faubus.