A Grammy-winning band, facing the sudden illness of a guest artist, transforms a scheduled performance into a heartfelt tribute concert. The episode chronicles their journey from rehearsals in Princeton, New Jersey, to the sold-out show at the Kennedy Center's Concert Hall in Washington D.C.
, the acclaimed Grammy Award-winning band, brings their genre breaking sound to a sold out show at the Kennedy Center ’s Concert Hall. When one of the main guest artists,, falls ill the band quickly come up with a new plan to transform the concert into a loving tribute to her music and influence.The episode begins in Princeton, New Jersey, as the artists hold their first rehearsal with less than three days before they must perform in Washington D.C.
Along the way we hear about the band's early inspirations, their drive to collaborate, their love of Suzana’s music and their dedication to creating an expansive international musical community., a benefit for members supporting KPBS at $60 or more yearly, using your computer, smartphone, tablet, Roku, AppleTV, Amazon Fire or Chromecast.Jen is a web producer at KPBS, responsible for program promotion, online membership-related activities, and is the editor of the KPBS community calendar.
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