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'Hamilton' Gets Kids Performing History In Their Own Way. Hear Their Stories

These are just a few of the 1,300 New York City high school students who gathered for a special matinee performance of Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on May 11, 2016. Walter McBride/Courtesy of the Gilder Lehrman Institute hide caption

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'Hamilton' Gets Kids Performing History In Their Own Way. Hear Their Stories

Meet the high school students who, inspired by the hit Broadway musical, are rapping, singing and re-enacting American history lessons in their own way.

Hamilton: A Story Of US

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Pink Martini's Joy To The World: A Holiday Spectacular

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Pink Martini's Joy To The World: A Holiday Spectacular

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With timeless classics and rarely heard gems, the "little orchestra" spreads holiday cheer with the help of NPR's Ari Shapiro.

Pink Martini's Joy To The World: A Holiday Spectacular

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Oddisee: Tiny Desk Concert

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Oddisee: Tiny Desk Concert

The charismatic Brooklyn-via-D.C.-area rapper creates just the right amount of space in his music. Here, he performs three songs live in the NPR Music offices.

Oddisee: Tiny Desk Concert

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Afro Blue: Tiny Desk Concert

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Afro Blue: Tiny Desk Concert

Playful and unassuming, the nine members of Afro Blue seem like average college students. But don't let that fool you: They sing as one refined and powerful voice, perfectly blended and mature.

Afro Blue: Tiny Desk Concert

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