The Mingus Big Band performs ’Fables of Faubus’ | Next at the Kennedy Center | PBS

Official Website: | #KenCenNextPBS The Mingus Big Band performs “Fables of Faubus“ with guest artist Charles McPherson on saxophone. Known as one of his most explicitly political works, “Fables of Faubus“ was written by Charles Mingus as a protest against the segregationist governor of Arkansas, Orval E. Faubus. Now streaming on and the PBS Video app. This program is made possible by viewers like you. Support your local PBS station: Subscribe to the PBS channel for more clips: Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS Video App: FOLLOW US: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: @pbs Shop: #Jazz #Music #PBS Next at the Kennedy Center: A dynamic mix of artists across hip hop, jazz, modern dance, and more perform at the Kennedy Center. Each episode weaves together performances filmed live at the Center with intimate off-stage moments contextualizing each artist’s cultural impact.