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A Tribute to Lester Young: 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat'
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“Love Song”
Sara Bareilles and the National Symphony Orchestra perform her Grammy™-nominated Song of the Year.
Sara Bareilles and the National Symphony Orchestra perform her Grammy™-nominated Song of the Year.
“She Used to Be Mine”
Sara Bareilles, Rufus Wainwright and the National Symphony Orchestra perform "She Used to Be Mine.”
Sara Bareilles, Rufus Wainwright and the National Symphony Orchestra perform "She Used to Be Mine.”
“Lift Every Voice” excerpt from Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet
Babatunji delivers a captivating solo accompanied by Lisa Fischer and Jason Moran.
Babatunji delivers a captivating solo accompanied by Lisa Fischer and Jason Moran.
“River Pas de Deux” excerpt from Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet
Adji Cissoko and Shuaib Elhassan deliver a poignant duet, "River Pas de Deux."
Adji Cissoko and Shuaib Elhassan deliver a poignant duet, "River Pas de Deux."
Silvana Estrada performs Susana Baca’s “Negra Presuntuosa” with Snarky Puppy
Silvana Estrada performs Susana Baca’s “Negra Presuntuosa” with Snarky Puppy.
Silvana Estrada performs Susana Baca’s “Negra Presuntuosa” with Snarky Puppy.
Snarky Puppy Performs "El Mayoral" with Gaby Moreno
Gaby Moreno performs her hit song “El Mayoral” with Grammy Award-winning band Snarky Puppy.
Gaby Moreno performs her hit song “El Mayoral” with Grammy Award-winning band Snarky Puppy.
“Streets of Philadelphia”
See an entirely new interpretation of Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia."
See an entirely new interpretation of Bruce Springsteen's "Streets of Philadelphia."
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"After Minneapolis (face toward mo[u]rning)"
In the days following the murder of George Floyd, Joshua Redman wrote "After Minneapolis."
In the days following the murder of George Floyd, Joshua Redman wrote "After Minneapolis."
A Tribute to Lester Young: 'Goodbye Pork Pie Hat'
Artists discuss Charles Mingus' tribute to Lester Young, "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat."
Artists discuss Charles Mingus' tribute to Lester Young, "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat."
Emerging Artist EZY Truth Performs "Revolutionary Suicide"
EZY Truth performs one of his own pieces "Revolutionary Suicide" at the Kennedy Center.
EZY Truth performs one of his own pieces "Revolutionary Suicide" at the Kennedy Center.
The Roots Perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center
Hip Hop Culture legends The Roots perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
Hip Hop Culture legends The Roots perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
The Roots Perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)"
The Roots perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
The Roots perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)" at the Kennedy Center Concert Hall.
The Mingus Big Band Performs 'So Long Eric'
"So Long Eric" is Mingus' response to his longtime friend and band member, Eric Dolphy.
"So Long Eric" is Mingus' response to his longtime friend and band member, Eric Dolphy.
The Mingus Big Band Performs 'Fables of Faubus'
The Mingus Big Band performs "Fables of Faubus" with Charles McPherson on saxophone.
The Mingus Big Band performs "Fables of Faubus" with Charles McPherson on saxophone.
On Air
Eva Perón teaches Juan Perónto connect with the public through various media channels.
Eva Perón teaches Juan Perónto connect with the public through various media channels.
The Halluci Nation Perform in the Skylight Pavilion
Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow" and more.
Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow" and more.
Two-Spirit Performance Artist Ty Defoe Performs 'Hoop Dance'
Two-spirit performance artist Ty Defoe performs "Hoop Dance."
Two-spirit performance artist Ty Defoe performs "Hoop Dance."
Martha Redbone Performs 'Garden of Love'
Martha Redbone performs "Garden of Love" on the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace.
Martha Redbone performs "Garden of Love" on the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace.
'The Consequences of Jealousy'
Watch a performance of “The Consequences of Jealousy” with Robert Glasper.
Watch a performance of “The Consequences of Jealousy” with Robert Glasper.
Lalah Hathaway and Robert Glasper Perform 'Cherish the Day'
Lalah Hathaway performs “Cherish the Day” with Robert Glasper and Black Radio Orchestra.
Lalah Hathaway performs “Cherish the Day” with Robert Glasper and Black Radio Orchestra.
Bilal Performs 'All Matter' with Robert Glasper
Bilal performs “All Matter” with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra.
Bilal performs “All Matter” with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra.
"What a Wonderful World"
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform their version of "What a Wonderful World."
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform their version of "What a Wonderful World."
"Feed the Fire"
Liany Mateo and Sequoia "REDWOOD" Snyder perform "Feed the Fire."
Liany Mateo and Sequoia "REDWOOD" Snyder perform "Feed the Fire."
"Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow"
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform "Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow."
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform "Toni Morrison said Black is a Rainbow."
Eva Empowers the Working Class
Eva Perón proceeds to give shoes to those in need.
Eva Perón proceeds to give shoes to those in need.
Eva Duarte and Juan Perón Meet at the Gala
Eva sees Juan in an electric moment that changes the course of both their lives.
Eva sees Juan in an electric moment that changes the course of both their lives.
Cynthia Erivo, Joaquina Kalukango Sing 'Killing Me Softly'
Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Fugees’ rendition of "Killing Me Softly."
Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Fugees’ rendition of "Killing Me Softly."
A Powerhouse Performance of 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
Cynthia Erivo enters the New Year in style with a performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Cynthia Erivo enters the New Year in style with a performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Laufey, dodie, Jacob Collier Deliver 'Wild Mountain Thyme'
Laufey, dodie, and Jacob Collier deliver the ode, "Wild Mountain Thyme."
Laufey, dodie, and Jacob Collier deliver the ode, "Wild Mountain Thyme."
Jazz Artist Laufey Performs 'From The Start'
Jazz artist, Laufey performs her piece "From the Start" with the NSO.
Jazz artist, Laufey performs her piece "From the Start" with the NSO.