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.

Joshua Redman where are we

55m 43s

Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we, as he explores the myths and realities of life in America. He is accompanied on this journey by soulful vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa and an all-star ensemble featuring Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), and Brian Blade (drums).

Episodes

  • Joshua Redman where are we: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Joshua Redman where are we

    S2 E5 - 55m 43s

    Renowned jazz saxophonist Joshua Redman performs songs from his new album, where are we, as he explores the myths and realities of life in America. He is accompanied on this journey by soulful vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa and an all-star ensemble featuring Aaron Parks (piano), Joe Sanders (bass), and Brian Blade (drums).

  • Ben Folds Presents Declassified: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ben Folds Presents Declassified

    S2 E4 - 55m 43s

    Ben Folds invites the virtuosic Jacob Collier, rising jazz superstar Laufey, and chart-topping English singer-songwriter dodie, to join him and the National Symphony Orchestra to reimagine their music through an orchestral lens.

  • Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Celebration: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year’s Eve Celebration

    S2 E3 - 55m 9s

    Cynthia Erivo, enchanting star of the stage and screen, invites you to ring in the New Year with her magnificent friends Ben Platt and Joaquina Kalukango as they bring their powerful voices and favorite songs to the Kennedy Center stage.

  • Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture

    S2 E2 - 55m 43s

    In partnership with electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation, R&B artist Martha Redbone, and
    performance artist Ty Defoe, The Kennedy Center explores the impact and evolution of indigenous
    performing arts cultures.

  • Robert Glasper's Black Radio: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Robert Glasper's Black Radio

    S2 E1 - 55m 30s

    Robert Glasper, five-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer, invites his tightly knit community of collaborators to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his iconic, award-winning, and cross-genre revolutionary album — "Black Radio." Accompanied by Lalah Hathaway, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bilal, and many more, Glasper reimagines his seminal album.

Extras + Features

  • The Halluci Nation Perform in the Skylight Pavilion: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Halluci Nation Perform in the Skylight Pavilion

    S2 E2 - 7m 44s

    Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow," "Maima Koopi" and "Sharpshooter” in the Kennedy Center’s Skylight Pavilion. The duo, Ehrin “Bear Witness” Thomas and Tim “2oolman” Hill pay homage to the energy and momentum of Ottawa’s Electric Pow Wow gatherings while pointing to where the future is headed.

  • Lalah Hathaway and Robert Glasper Perform 'Cherish the Day': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Lalah Hathaway and Robert Glasper Perform 'Cherish the Day'

    S2 E1 - 4m 58s

    Lalah Hathaway performs “Cherish the Day” with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra. Robert Glasper, five-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer, invites his tightly knit community of collaborators to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his iconic, award-winning, and cross-genre revolutionary album — Black Radio.

  • Bilal Performs 'All Matter' with Robert Glasper: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Bilal Performs 'All Matter' with Robert Glasper

    S2 E1 - 7m 20s

    Bilal performs “All Matter” with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra. Robert Glasper, five-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer, invites his tightly knit community of collaborators to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his iconic, award-winning, and cross-genre revolutionary album — Black Radio.

  • 'The Consequences of Jealousy': asset-mezzanine-16x9

    'The Consequences of Jealousy'

    S2 E1 - 7m 13s

    Meshell Ndegeocello and Kyle Abraham perform “The Consequences of Jealousy” with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra. Robert Glasper, five-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer, invites his tightly knit community of collaborators to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his iconic, award-winning, and cross-genre revolutionary album — Black Radio.

  • Episode 1 Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1 Preview

    S2 E1 - 30s

    Robert Glasper, five-time Grammy Award-winning pianist, composer, and producer, invites his tightly knit community of collaborators to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his iconic, award-winning, and cross-genre revolutionary album — "Black Radio." Accompanied by Lalah Hathaway, Meshell Ndegeocello, Bilal, and many more, Glasper reimagines his seminal album.

Schedule

  • Next at the Kennedy Center: The Roots Residency: TVSS: Iconic

    Next at the Kennedy Center

    The Roots Residency

    Sunday
    Apr 28

    1 Hour

    Hip-hop group The Roots perform; the band reaches beyond the stage to mentor and learn.
  • NEXT at the Kennedy Center: Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride: TVSS: Iconic

    Next at the Kennedy Center

    Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride

    Sunday
    Apr 28

    1 Hour

    Jazz bassist Christian McBride and jazz pianist Jason Moran perform, tell stories about their teachers and introduce their proteges.

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