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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.

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Episodes
The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100.
The timeless work of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup.
Hip Hop legends The Roots perform and reach beyond the stage to mentor, inspire and learn.
Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón's life and diverging legacies.
Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform as they elevate and uphold the jazz tradition.
Robert Glasper invites friends to celebrate boundary-pushing album "Black Radio."
Artists with indigenous heritage intertwine tradition with contemporary music and dance.
Cynthia Erivo invites you to a musical New Year's Eve with Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango.
Extras
Jazz artist, Laufey performs her piece "From the Start" with the NSO.
Laufey, dodie, and Jacob Collier deliver the ode, "Wild Mountain Thyme."
Ben Folds invites Jacob Collier, Laufey and dodie to perform with the NSO.
Cynthia Erivo enters the New Year in style with a performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U."
Cynthia Erivo and Joaquina Kalukango perform the Fugees’ rendition of "Killing Me Softly."
Cynthia Erivo invites you to a musical New Year's Eve with Ben Platt, Joaquina Kalukango.
Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow" and more.
Two-spirit performance artist Ty Defoe performs "Hoop Dance."
Martha Redbone performs "Garden of Love" on the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace.
Watch a performance of “The Consequences of Jealousy” with Robert Glasper.
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