Arts and Music

Next at the Kennedy Center

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.

Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride

55m 39s

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.

Episodes

  • Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride

    S1 E5 - 55m 39s

    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.

  • Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

    S1 E4 - 1h 25m

    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.

  • The Roots Residency: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Roots Residency

    S1 E3 - 55m 27s

    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.

  • A Joni Mitchell Songbook: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Joni Mitchell Songbook

    S1 E2 - 55m 39s

    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.

  • Let My Children Hear Mingus: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Let My Children Hear Mingus

    S1 E1 - 55m 5s

    The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100. Through performances and conversations, we explore how his outsized personality and inimitable style pushed boundaries and paved the way for future generations.

Extras + Features

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E5 - 30s

    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.

  • "What a Wonderful World": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "What a Wonderful World"

    S1 E5 - 4m 12s

    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.

  • "Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow"

    S1 E5 - 6m 9s

    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.

  • "Feed the Fire": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    "Feed the Fire"

    S1 E5 - 4m 45s

    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.

  • On Air: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    On Air

    S1 E4 - 3m 22s

    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.

  • Eva Empowers the Working Class: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Eva Empowers the Working Class

    S1 E4 - 4m 11s

    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.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E4 - 30s

    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.

  • Eva Duarte and Juan Perón Meet at the Gala: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Eva Duarte and Juan Perón Meet at the Gala

    S1 E4 - 3m 2s

    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.

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S1 E3 - 30s

    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 Roots Perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Roots Perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)"

    S1 E3 - 3m 55s

    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.

  • The Roots Perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Roots Perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center

    S1 E3 - 2m 9s

    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.

  • Emerging Artist EZY Truth Performs "Revolutionary Suicide": asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Emerging Artist EZY Truth Performs "Revolutionary Suicide"

    S1 E3 - 2m 6s

    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."

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