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The Mingus Big Band performs an electric rendition of "Boogie Stop Shuffle" .

The Kennedy Center celebrates jazz icon and social activist Charles Mingus at 100. Through performances and conversations, we explore how his outsized personality and inimitable style pushed boundaries and paved the way for future generations

NEXT at the Kennedy Center on PBS features programs across the Center's season, showcasing artists who are at the forefront of their disciplines and serve as culture bearers of the 21st century.