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GREAT PERFORMANCES | Official Trailer: Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop | PBS

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Channel: PBS · 2018 · Entertainment

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Two decades after the album’s critically acclaimed release, Nas teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. to stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic,” one of the most revered albums in hip-hop history. Great Performances — Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop premieres Friday, February 2 at 9/8c on PBS (check local listings).

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Since its premiere in 1972, GREAT PERFORMANCES has presented an international roster of renowned artists and performing art companies of all genres. From new productions of timeless classics to innovative performances by emerging artists, GREAT PERFORMANCES is proud to carry on its legacy of bringing the best of the performing arts to an American public television audience. To date, the series has been awarded 67 Emmy Awards and four George Foster Peabody Awards.

GREAT PERFORMANCES | Official Trailer: Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop | PBS

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