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NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER: Embracing Duality: Modern Indigenous Culture

Martha Redbone Band
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Martha Redbone Band

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS 2 / Stream now with KPBS Passport!

In bridging traditions from past to present, this episode explores the subtle and complex representation of the contemporary Indigenous experience. Featuring special performances and interviews by two-spirit writer and interdisciplinary artist Ty Defoe, Native & African-American singer-songwriter Martha Redbone, and electronic music duo The Halluci Nation.

In partnership with electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation, R&B artist Martha Redbone, and performance artist Ty Defoe, The Kennedy Center explores the impact and evolution of indigenous performing arts cultures.

Watch On Your Schedule: Episodes from Season 2 are available to stream with KPBS Passport, a member benefit that unlocks exclusive shows and extra content on the PBS App: “Let My Children Hear Mingus”, “A Joni Mitchell Songbook”, “The Roots Residency,” “Ballet Hispánico’s Doña Perón” and “Continuum: Jason Moran & Christian McBride.”

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In a unique blend of folk, blues, and gospel, R&B artist Martha Redbone performs "Garden of Love" on the Kennedy Center’s Rooftop Terrace in a tribute to her African American and Indigenous roots.

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Through one of the oldest native dances, Grammy Award-winner and two-spirit performance artist Ty Defoe performs “Hoop Dance” on the Kennedy Center Reach grounds in a celebration of life’s interconnectedness.

NEXT AT THE KENNEDY CENTER, a new series of primetime performance specials, shines a spotlight on the Kennedy Center’s contemporary culture program, bringing the best of the nation’s stage to viewers across the country. Captured to match the unique style of the artists, each episode weaves together performances filmed live at the Kennedy Center with intimate off-stage moments and first-person commentary.

Electronic music pioneers The Halluci Nation perform “Stadium Pow Wow," "Maima Koopi" and "Sharpshooter” in the Kennedy Center’s Skylight Pavilion. The duo, Ehrin “Bear Witness” Thomas and Tim “2oolman” Hill pay homage to the energy and momentum of Ottawa’s Electric Pow Wow gatherings while pointing to where the future is headed.

Credits: A production of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Matthew Winer is the showrunner and executive producer for the Kennedy Center. Kristin Fosdick directs the series with her team in the Kennedy Center’s multimedia department. Christopher Farley is the executive in charge for PBS. 

The Halluci Nation
Courtesy of Stella Sharpe
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The Halluci Nation

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