Millennium Stage
Couch Concert
Washington Women in Jazz Festival Showcase: Amy K Bormet, Christie Dashiell, and Nicole Saphos
Foot thumping rhythms, crooning voices, soulful melodies – jazz is a music with a history as rich as its sound. Follow the great migration that lead African Americans to Harlem, meet jazz icons such as Bessie Smith and Charlie Parker, and stop by the Cotton Club and Apollo Theater on a journey through the past of this American art form.
From providing historical inspiration to preserving cultural traditions to pushing the boundaries of creativity, explore the contributions women have made (and continue to make) to the arts.
The Regina Carter Quintet presents a program that explores non-traditional repertoire, improvisation, and musical styles you would not expect to hear from a jazz ensemble.
Jazz Reach's She Said/She Says is a celebration of women's achievements and music in jazz from the early 20th century to the present day.
Watch extraordinary performances from the Kennedy Center's stages and beyond.
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Famed for its four-note opening, Beethoven’s Fifth is imaginative, violent, and brimming with drama.
Wed. - Sat. at 6 p.m. ET
Experience something extraordinary live from the Kennedy Center. Attend in person or watch our livestreams and explore a video archive from over 20 years of great performances.
Explore our deep archive of video highlights from this annual event paying tribute to our nation's preeminent artists with performances by the great stars of today who have followed in their footsteps.
