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The Kennedy Center is launching "What's Going On...Now," a national youth campaign to inspire young people to share their art and expression by telling us "How have things changed?" since Marvin Gaye's album "What's Going On" was released. At www.whatsgoingonnow.org, young people can use art as th…

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    • Mar 27, 2012 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 36 EPISODES


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    HD: Even More in the Studio with "What's Going On" (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2012 4:29


    Questlove of The Roots and Motown historian Harry Weinger continue to unpack Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They explore differences between the single and the album versions of the title track, and discover a surprise appearance by the Detroit Lions! More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    Even More in the Studio with "What's Going On" (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2012 4:29


    Questlove of The Roots and Motown historian Harry Weinger continue to unpack Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They explore differences between the single and the album versions of the title track, and discover a surprise appearance by the Detroit Lions! More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    HD: More in the Studio with "What's Going On" (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2012 4:01


    Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots dig deeper into Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They talk about synesthesia, raw harmonies, and avoiding the "perfect" Motown fade. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    More in the Studio with "What's Going On" (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2012 4:01


    Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots dig deeper into Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” They talk about synesthesia, raw harmonies, and avoiding the "perfect" Motown fade. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    HD: In the Studio with "What's Going On" (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2012 4:19


    Sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” They explore how the instruments were combined to form the song’s unique sound, and even discover a few surprises in the mix. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    In the Studio with "What's Going On" (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2012 4:19


    Sit at the mixing console with Motown historian Harry Weinger and Questlove of The Roots as they unpack Marvin Gaye’s chart-topping hit, “What’s Going On.” They explore how the instruments were combined to form the song’s unique sound, and even discover a few surprises in the mix. More at whatsgoingonnow.org.

    HD: John Legend performs "What's Going On" (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2012 5:46


    John Legend and students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts perform "What's Going On." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend performs "What's Going On" (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2012 5:46


    John Legend and students from Duke Ellington School of the Arts perform "What's Going On." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend talks about Community Engagement (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2012 1:39


    John Legend talks about how having a stake in your community can help people engage. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend talks about Community Engagement (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2012 1:39


    John Legend talks about how having a stake in your community can help people engage. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend: "Teachers matter." (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2012 0:54


    John Legend talks about how adults, especially teachers, can empower kids for success. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend: "Teachers matter." (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2012 0:54


    John Legend talks about how adults, especially teachers, can empower kids for success. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend on making the most of opportunities (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2012 0:55


    John Legend talks about working hard and making the most of opportunities. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend on making the most of opportunities (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2012 0:55


    John Legend talks about working hard and making the most of opportunities. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend on the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2012 1:16


    John Legend talks about the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend on the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2012 1:16


    John Legend talks about the background of Marvin Gaye's album, What's Going On. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend on how art can empower (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2012 1:00


    John Legend talks about how art can empower social change. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend on how art can empower (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2012 1:00


    John Legend talks about how art can empower social change. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend on artistic barriers (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2012 0:39


    John Legend talks about aspiring artists and artistic barriers. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend on artistic barriers (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2012 0:39


    John Legend talks about aspiring artists and artistic barriers. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend on the artist's call to action (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2012 1:25


    John Legend talks about how it's an artist's duty to reflect the times they live in. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend on the artist's call to action (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2012 1:25


    John Legend talks about how it's an artist's duty to reflect the times they live in. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: Sonia Sanchez comments on the roots of social protest (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2012 1:21


    Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    Sonia Sanchez comments on the roots of social protest (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2012 1:21


    Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: Common discusses "God is Love" (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2012 1:17


    Common discusses the obstacles Marvin Gaye faced when creating "God is Love." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    Common discusses "God is Love" (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2012 1:17


    Common discusses the obstacles Marvin Gaye faced when creating "God is Love." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend on Marvin Gaye's "Wholy Holy" (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2012 1:47


    John Legend talks about how writing music that asks questions about faith can help bring people together. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    John Legend on Marvin Gaye's "Wholy Holy" (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2012 1:47


    John Legend talks about how writing music that asks questions about faith can help bring people together. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: Sonia Sanchez on Marvin Gaye's Love Song to America (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2012 2:04


    Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    Sonia Sanchez on Marvin Gaye's Love Song to America (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2012 2:04


    Poet Sonia Sanchez discusses how Marvin Gaye's "love song to America" helped a country face its issues. More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: Common discusses "The Corner" (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2012 1:31


    Common discusses themes in his song, "The Corner" and Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    Common discusses "The Corner" (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2012 1:31


    Common discusses themes in his song, "The Corner" and Marvin Gaye's "Inner City Blues." More at whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: Common Kicks off www.whatsgoingonnow.org (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2012 0:32


    Musician and actor Common help to kick off whatsgoingonnow.org

    Common Kicks off www.whatsgoingonnow.org (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2012 0:32


    Musician and actor Common help to kick off whatsgoingonnow.org

    HD: John Legend Kicks off www.whatsgoingonnow.org (in High Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2012 1:55


    John Legend kicked off the launch of www.whatsgoingonnow.org surprising dozens of Duke Ellington High School of the Arts students rehearsing Marvin Gaye's song at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday, January 31.

    John Legend Kicks off www.whatsgoingonnow.org (in Standard Definition)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2012 1:55


    John Legend kicked off the launch of www.whatsgoingonnow.org surprising dozens of Duke Ellington High School of the Arts students rehearsing Marvin Gaye's song at the Kennedy Center on Tuesday, January 31.

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