7,164 stories by "The Kennedy Center"
In "Super Cello: Hero Practice," practice makes possible, in music and in saving the day. Scottie Rowell of Atlanta's Teller Productions and NSO cellist David Teie join forces to tell the s…
The Russian Trio, featuring violinist Nikita Borisevich, cellist Dmitry Volkov, and pianist Katherine Rick, plays a program of works by Haydn and Shostakovich. Part of the Conservatory Proje…
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts joins Fabian Almazan for the next episode of #ArtsAcrossAmerica. 🌎 🎧 🌱
Cuban-American pianist, composer, and environm…
Vocalist Deborah Bond and her band Third Logic have been performing together for 10 years, giving them a pure and genuine chemistry that takes their audience in many musical directions inclu…
The Grammy-nominated band uses sophisticated compositions and virtuosic improvisation to blend aspects of post-bop, indie-rock, and hip hop.
One of the world's premier annual showcases for new music, Iceland Airwaves presents three bands--electropop group FM Belfast, pop septet Retro Stefson, and delicate electronic pop songstres…
This renowned annual black history production features youth from the Southeast Tennis & Learning Center who transform from a wax replica to a live portrayal of our most notable entertainers…
The ensemble, comprised of current, retired, and future music educators from the D.C. area, presents a program of wind music in celebration of the 14th annual Cappies Gala honoring high-achi…
Funk 'n' blues living legend Vincent is a product of New Orleans rhythm and blues who has been on the music scene since the mid '60s. Part of The Music of New Orleans.
Members of the program (a woodwind quintet, flute/harp duo, and string quartet) play chamber music works by Boccherini, Donizetti, Jon Deak, and others.
The Grammy-winning hip-hop group has been championing revolutionary music and spreading its unique sound across the globe since the early '90s. Part of The Legacy of Bob Marley.
Known for their artistry and adventurous programming, the Baltimore-based group performs masterworks of the brass quintet repertoire, as well as arrangements of popular song, jazz, and Dixie…
The Afghan-American musician and multimedia artist offers a concert of her original works, which feature a blend of Afghan and Western styles of music.
The band plays traditional music infused with new energy and inspired by the golden era of Irish-American dance halls. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of Ireland as part of the "Eu…
YoungArts alumni Emmet Cohen (piano), Russell Hall (bass), and Evan Sherman (percussion), are joined by fellow alumnus and tap dancer Andrew Nemr for a fun, upbeat performance of sophisticat…
World-renowned artist, DJ and #KenCenHipHop Culture Council member D-Nice joins us to present his #LifeIn5. Boasting a 30+ year history of uniting people through music"beginning with Boogie …
Celebrated international DJ and producer Rich Medina joins #KenCenHipHop to present his #LifeIn5. A sonic storyteller par excellence with a storied 30+ year career, the nightlife legend is t…
Lyrical powerhouse Rapsody joins #KenCenHipHop to present her #LifeIn5. A 3x Grammy nominated and BET Hip Hop Award winning artist, this virtuosic emcee is already undeniably one of the stro…
Students celebrate composer Benjamin Britten with a chamber recital featuring the composer's Phantasy, Seven Sonnets of Michelangelo, and Quartet No. 3. Part of the Conservatory Project.
Join award-winning chefs Petteri Luoto of Finland and Hákon Már Örvarsson of Iceland for a demonstration of New Nordic Cuisine. Audience members will be able to watch the cooking u…
For more than a decade the duo has been creating a unique, acoustic mix of folk, pop, and catchy choruses.
The New Orleans duo brings its multi-instrumental spectacle featuring strings, guitars, keys, foot percussion, and vocal harmonies. Part of The Music of New Orleans.
The group is led by Serbian pianist Djordje Nesic, who has performed live at Carnegie Hall and on A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. Presented in cooperation with the Embassy of…
The Massachusetts-based band features musicians tapped from the greatest circuses in the United States, including Ringling Brothers, Big Apple Circus, and Circus Smirkus, among others.
Comprised of accomplished local student musicians, the group preserves and promotes the big band jazz genre with a performance by jazz composers such as Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Char…