Nas and the National Symphony Orchestra stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic."

Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop Great Performances

Premiered February 02, 2018
Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop: asset-mezzanine-16x9
This video is unavailable in your area. Visit the PBS FAQ page for more information.
Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop

Two decades after the album’s critically acclaimed release, Nas teamed up with the National Symphony Orchestra at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, 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 9PM on PBS (check local listings).

About the Program

Great Performances

Great Performances brings the best in the performing arts from across America and around the world to a US television audience. It presents a diverse programming portfolio of classical music, opera, popular song, musical theater, dance, drama, and performance documentaries.

Here’s your ticket to stream.

Stream the best of public television on demand with GPB Passport: MASTERPIECE dramas and mysteries, NOVA, Ken Burns documentaries, Finding Your Roots and more. Binge full seasons, get early access to new episodes before they air on television and catch up on programs you missed with this powerful donor benefit from GPB!