Honors Highlights of 2016

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The 39th Kennedy Center Honors presented awards to Argentine pianist Martha Argerich, rock band the Eagles, screen and stage actor Al Pacino, gospel and blues singer Mavis Staples, and musician James Taylor.

  • Music
  • Dance
  • Theater

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