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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.

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.

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.

OK Go returns to the stage in the Concert Hall at the Kennedy Center to perform “Here It Goes Again.” But this time, audience participation isn’t limited to the camera crew. This time, Damian brings an audience member onstage to play guitar with the band! In HD

In the third part of our interview with OK Go, frontman Damian Kulash talks about how the accessibility of his musical idols influenced how OK Go interacts with their fans.

In the second part of our interview with OK Go, frontman Damian Kulash talks about how experiencing a New Orleans second line parade helped him rethink his place in the music industry.

In the first part of our interview with OK Go, frontman Damian Kulash discusses the importance of arts education.

You walk down the red carpet; an usher shows you to your seat under the sparkling chandeliers. Just what you’d expect when attending a performance in the Concert Hall at the Kennedy Center. But this isn’t a typical performance in the Concert Hall. This is OK Go performing for a packed house being filmed by almost two dozen professional and amateur videographers. The confetti cannons burst into the air, and in a frenzy of sight and sound, the band takes the stage with their hit, “Do What You Want” in HD.

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.

Questlove of The Roots and Motown historian Harry Weinger explore “You Can’t Hurry Love,” recorded by The Supremes. They break down the typical “Motown sound,” demonstrating just how different the recording process was for Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On.” More at whatsgoingonnow.org.