Season 1

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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Next at the Kennedy Center

Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride

Jason Moran and Christian McBride perform as they elevate and uphold the jazz tradition.

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Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride

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Next at the Kennedy Center

Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

Ballet Hispánico explores Evita Perón's life and diverging legacies.

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Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón

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Next at the Kennedy Center

Let My Children Hear Mingus

The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100.

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Let My Children Hear Mingus

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Next at the Kennedy Center

The Roots Residency

Hip Hop legends The Roots perform and reach beyond the stage to mentor, inspire and learn.

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The Roots Residency

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Next at the Kennedy Center

A Joni Mitchell Songbook

The timeless work of Joni Mitchell is celebrated with an all-star lineup.

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A Joni Mitchell Songbook