Honors Highlights of 2011

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The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts presents the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors to recipients Barbara Cook, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins, Meryl Streep, and Yo-Yo Ma.

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Theater

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