Next at the Kennedy Center
Stream Episode 4 April 14 at 10/9c
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.
Featured Videos
The Roots Residency
Ep3 | 55m 27s
Emerging Artist EZY Truth Performs "Revolutionary Suicide"
Clip: Ep3 | 2m 6s
The Roots Perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center
Clip: Ep3 | 2m 9s
Episodes
Let My Children Hear Mingus
Ep1 | 55m 5s | WETA Passport
The Roots Residency
Ep3 | 55m 27s
A Joni Mitchell Songbook
Ep2 | 55m 39s | WETA Passport
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Extras
The Roots Perform "Proceed" at the Kennedy Center
Clip: Ep3 | 2m 9s
The Roots Perform "Act Too (Love of My Life)"
Clip: Ep3 | 3m 55s
Preview
Preview: Ep3 | 30s
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About the Show
"NEXT at the Kennedy Center," a new primetime series from The Kennedy Center and PBS, spotlights cultural leaders from the worlds of hip hop, jazz, folk, comedy, modern dance and more. Captured to match the unique style of our featured artists, each episode weaves together performances filmed live at the Kennedy Center with intimate off-stage moments, contextualizing their significance and impact on American culture.
Through the decades, the Kennedy Center has been at the forefront of reflecting the breadth of America's diverse performing arts culture. While symphony, opera, ballet, and Broadway remain at the heart of the Center's identity, hip hop, comedy, jazz, and modern dance are equally embedded within the fabric of our national cultural center.
Episode 1 | Let My Children Hear Mingus
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.
Episode 2 | A Joni Mitchell Songbook
The timeless and genre-defying work of Joni Mitchell is performed by a diverse cast of Grammy-winning artists and accompanied by the National Symphony Orchestra.
Episode 3 | The Roots Residency
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.
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