Latest Kennedy center Podcast Episodes

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend performs "What's Going On" (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 19, 2012 13:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend and students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts perform "What's Going On." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend talks about Community Engagement (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 16, 2012 13:01 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how having a stake in your community can help people engage. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend talks about Community Engagement (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 16, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how having a stake in your community can help people engage. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance artwork

HD: Lesson 3: Dancing on the Clock (in High Definition)

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance - March 15, 2012 13:05 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 58 ratings
In this lesson, Rujeko teaches how to use a clock to practice dance steps. You'll get a real work-out when she moves into double-double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance artwork

Lesson 3: Dancing on the Clock (in Standard Definition)

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance - March 15, 2012 13:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 58 ratings
In this lesson, Rujeko teaches how to use a clock to practice dance steps. You'll get a real work-out when she moves into double-double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend: "Teachers matter." (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 14, 2012 13:01 - 54 seconds ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how adults, especially teachers, can empower kids for success. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend: "Teachers matter." (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 14, 2012 13:00 - 54 seconds ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how adults, especially teachers, can empower kids for success. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend on making the most of opportunities (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 12, 2012 13:01 - 55 seconds ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about working hard and making the most of opportunities. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend on making the most of opportunities (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 12, 2012 13:00 - 55 seconds ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about working hard and making the most of opportunities. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance artwork

HD: Lesson 2: Pelvic Isolation and Limb Throws (in High Definition)

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance - March 08, 2012 13:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 58 ratings
In this lesson, Rujeko teaches pelvic isolation and limb throws. Try to keep up when she moves into double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance artwork

Lesson 2: Pelvic Isolation and Limb Throws (in Standard Definition)

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance - March 08, 2012 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 58 ratings
In this lesson, Rujeko teaches pelvic isolation and limb throws. Try to keep up when she moves into double time! For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend on the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 07, 2012 13:01 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend on the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 07, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend on how art can empower (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 05, 2012 13:01 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how art can empower social change. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend on how art can empower (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 05, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how art can empower social change. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend on artistic barriers (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 02, 2012 13:01 - 39 seconds ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about aspiring artists and artistic barriers. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend on artistic barriers (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - March 02, 2012 13:00 - 39 seconds ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about aspiring artists and artistic barriers. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance artwork

HD: Lesson 1: Dinhe (in High Definition)

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance - March 01, 2012 13:05 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 58 ratings
Rujeko teaches you how to do the “Dinhe," an African dance about celebrating the harvest. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance artwork

Lesson 1: Dinhe (in Standard Definition)

Five(ish) Minute Dance Lesson: African Dance - March 01, 2012 13:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 58 ratings
Rujeko teaches you how to do the “Dinhe," an African dance about celebrating the harvest. For more on music and dancing, visit artsedge.kennedy-center.org.

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend on the artist's call to action (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 29, 2012 13:01 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how it's an artist's duty to reflect the times they live in. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend on the artist's call to action (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 29, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how it's an artist's duty to reflect the times they live in. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: Sonia Sanchez comments on the roots of social protest (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 27, 2012 13:01 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

Sonia Sanchez comments on the roots of social protest (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 27, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: Common discusses "God is Love" (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 24, 2012 13:05 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Common discusses the obstacles Marvin Gaye faced when creating "God is Love." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

Common discusses "God is Love" (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 24, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Common discusses the obstacles Marvin Gaye faced when creating "God is Love." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: John Legend on Marvin Gaye's "Wholy Holy" (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 21, 2012 13:01 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how writing music that asks questions about faith can help bring people together. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

John Legend on Marvin Gaye's "Wholy Holy" (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 21, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
John Legend talks about how writing music that asks questions about faith can help bring people together. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: Sonia Sanchez on Marvin Gaye's Love Song to America (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 16, 2012 13:01 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

Sonia Sanchez on Marvin Gaye's Love Song to America (in Standard Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 16, 2012 13:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

What's Going On...Now artwork

HD: Common discusses "The Corner" (in High Definition)

What's Going On...Now - February 07, 2012 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 16 ratings
Common discusses themes in his song, "The Corner" and Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues." More at whatsgoingonnow.org