Next at the Kennedy Center

In this excerpt from Alonzo King’s LINES Ballet "Deep River," Babatunji delivers a captivating solo to the heartfelt spiritual “Lift Every Voice,” accompanied by the powerful vocals of Lisa Fischer and Jason Moran on the piano.

In this excerpt from Alonzo King LINES Ballet's "Deep River," Adji Cissoko and Shuaib Elhassan deliver a poignant duet, "River Pas de Deux," surrounded by their fellow dancers who watch with reverent attention. As they twist and turn in sync with slow, sorrowful notes, their movements reflect a profound connection,
each dancer guiding the other through a series of flowing gestures.

Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs the elegant piece Deep River in collaboration with Grammy Award®–winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran.

Silvana Estrada performs Susana Baca’s “Negra Presuntuosa” with Grammy Award-winning band Snarky Puppy. Joined on stage by Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz, and Fuensanta, these dynamic artists bring the audience to their feet during a sold out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall honoring Afro-Peruvian icon Susana Baca’s music.

Grammy Award-winners Snarky Puppy, Silvana Estrada, Gaby Moreno, Silvia Pérez Cruz, and Fuensanta bring the audience to their feet during a sold out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall honoring Afro-Peruvian icon Susana Baca’s music.

Gaby Moreno performs her hit song “El Mayoral” with Grammy Award-winning band Snarky Puppy. Backed by Silvana Estrada, Silvia Pérez Cruz, and Fuensanta, these dynamic artists bring the audience to their feet during a sold out show at the Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall honoring Afro-Peruvian icon Susana Baca’s music.