Next at the Kennedy Center

Next at the Kennedy Center

NEXT at the Kennedy Center on PBS features programs across the Center's season, showcasing artists who are at the forefront of their disciplines and serve as culture bearers of the 21st century.

Genre: Music

Cast:Robert GlasperLalah HathawayChristian McBrideGraham NashRenée FlemingLarry KleinBrian BladeJimmie HerrodVince MendozaRaul MidónNewton JamesSue MingusJason MoranGeorgia Anne MuldrowAoife O'DonovanCharles McPhersonCynthia ErivoBen Platt


1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ Robert Glasper's Black Radio

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

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.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Cultures

Thu, Oct 19, 2023

Exploring the impact of Indigenous performing arts cultures, with performances and interviews with Ty Defoe, Martha Redbone and electronic music duo The Halluci Nation.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Cynthia Erivo & Friends: A New Year's Eve Celebration

Sat, Dec 30, 2023

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.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Ben Folds presents DECLASSIFIED

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

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.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Joshua Redman: where are we

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

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.