Ben Folds performs "What Matters Most" with the NSO | NEXT at the Kennedy Center

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.

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.

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Popular Music

New Series: NEXT at the Kennedy Center

Our new series on PBS showcases artists who are at the forefront of their disciplines and serve as culture bearers of the 21st Century. Performers include The Roots, Cynthia Erivo, Laufey, Jacob Collier, dodie, Christian McBride, Mingus Big Band, and many more. Tune in and stream now.

Cynthia Erivo sings on stage with a band.

New Series: NEXT at the Kennedy Center

Performances from the Series

NEXT at the Kennedy Center

Sara Bareilles performs "Saint Honesty" with the NSO | NEXT at the Kennedy Center

Pop icon, multi-faceted artist, and activist Sara Bareilles brings an unforgettable performance of "Saint Honesty” with Emily King, David Ryan Harris, Rob Moose, Alan Hampton, and the National Symphony Orchestra. In a retrospective concert, Sara journeys through her life and career as an artist, sharing emotional and oftentimes comedic stories of experiences that shaped her past.

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Gaby Moreno performs “El Saber” with Snarky Puppy | NEXT at the Kennedy Center

Moreno performs her composition that was written for the film “Radical” and received a nomination for “Best Song for an Independent Film” by The Hollywood Music In Media Awards™.

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Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs “Deep River” | NEXT at the Kennedy Center

In this evocative excerpt from Alonzo King LINES Ballet’s performance of Deep River, the entire company immerses itself in the rich legacy of the traditional Black spiritual, melding classical and contemporary dance under the stirring vocals of Lisa Fischer and Jason Moran on the piano.