NEXT at the Kennedy Center: Season 2
Episode 1: Robert Glasper's Black Radio (2023 - PBS)
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 and cross-genre revolutionary album: Black Radio.
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Role: Producer
Above: Robert Glasper recounts how the devastating impact of the Sandy Hook massacre inspired him to record "Jesus Children."
Above: Lalah Hathaway performs "Jesus Children" with Robert Glasper and the Black Radio Orchestra.
Episode 2: Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Cultures (2023 - PBS)
Exploring the impact of Indigenous performing arts cultures, with performances and interviews with Ty Defoe, Martha Redbone and electronic music duo The Halluci Nation.
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Role: Producer
Above: Native American singer Martha Redbone performs "40 Wheels" on the Roof Terrace of the Kennedy Center.
Above: Martha Redbone, Ty Defoe, and The Halluci Nation share the lessons they were taught about their indigenous identities and the importance of passing on to the next generation.
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.
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Role: Producer
Above: Cynthia Erivo shares the elements she considers when she is planning a performance.
Above: Alongside the Rickey Minor Band, Cynthia Erivo gives a powerful performance of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U."
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.
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Role: Producer
Above: The legendary Ben Folds performs "What Matters Most" with the National Symphony Orchestra as part of his long-running DECLASSIFIED series which challenges artists to re-imagine their work through an orchestral lens.
Above: English singer-songwriter, dodie, reflects on the collaborative process of turning her music into orchestral arrangements with Ben Folds and Jherek Bischoff.
Jazz saxophonist and composer Joshua Redman joins vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa to perform songs from his album, "where are we," and explores the myths and realities of life in America.
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Role: Producer
Above: Joshua Redman recounts how music helped him transform from a shy child to his most extroverted self.
Above: Joshua Redman and Gabrielle Cavassa perform a hauntingly beautiful cover of the Eagles' "Hotel California."