Nas Live From the Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop Preview
Season 45 Episode 18
Nas and the National Symphony Orchestra stage a symphonic rendition of “Illmatic."
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).