TED Theme: Spectacular Performance
There's a lot of talk at TED -- but we humans have many other ways to communicate ideas, passion, community, energy. This collection of extraordinary dancers, actors, musicians, magicians and storytellers bring both sides of the brain to life, with a TED twist. Sit back, ...
There's a lot of talk at TED -- but we humans have many other ways to communicate ideas, passion, community, energy. This collection of extraordinary dancers, actors, musicians, magicians and storytellers bring both sides of the brain to life, with a TED twist. Sit back, and enjoy the show, from artists such as Stew, Pilobolus, Vusi Mahlasela, and Kenichi Ebina.
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The LXD: In the Internet age, dance evolves ...
The LXD (the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) electrify the TED2010 ...
The LXD (the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) electrify the TED2010 stage with an emerging global street-dance culture, revved up by the Internet. In a preview of Jon Chu’s upcoming Web series, this astonishing troupe show off their superpowers.
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Sivamani: Rhythm is everything, everywhere
Percussionist Sivamani delivers one of TED's liveliest and most inventive ...
Percussionist Sivamani delivers one of TED's liveliest and most inventive performances yet. He uses traditional Western and Eastern instruments to create a rhythmic tour de force, along with a tub of water, corrugated metal, spoons, luggage, our stage props and even a little audience participation.
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Herbie Hancock: An all-star set
Legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock delivers a stunning performance alongside ...
Legendary jazz musician Herbie Hancock delivers a stunning performance alongside two old friends -- past drummer for the Headhunters, Harvey Mason, and bassist Marcus Miller. Listen to the end to hear them sweeten the classic "Watermelon Man."
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Rory Bremner: A one-man world summit
Scottish funnyman Rory Bremner convenes a historic council on the ...
Scottish funnyman Rory Bremner convenes a historic council on the TEDGlobal stage -- as he lampoons Gordon Brown, Barack Obama, George W. Bush and a cast of other world leaders with his hilarious impressions and biting commentary. See if you can catch a few sharp TED in-jokes.
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Imogen Heap: "Wait It Out"
Imogen Heap plays a powerful stripped-down version of "Wait It ...
Imogen Heap plays a powerful stripped-down version of "Wait It Out," from her new record, Ellipse.
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Vishal Vaid: Hypnotic South Asian improv music
Vishal Vaid and his band explore a traditional South Asian ...
Vishal Vaid and his band explore a traditional South Asian musical form in this mesmerizing improv performance. Sit back and let his music transport you.
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Natasha Tsakos: A multimedia theatrical adventure
Natasha Tsakos presents part of her one-woman, multimedia show, "Upwake." ...
Natasha Tsakos presents part of her one-woman, multimedia show, "Upwake." As the character Zero, she blends dream and reality with an inventive virtual world projected around her in 3D animation and electric sound.
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Qi Zhang: An electrifying organ performance
Organ virtuoso Qi Zhang plays her electric rendering of "Ridiculous ...
Organ virtuoso Qi Zhang plays her electric rendering of "Ridiculous Fellows" from Prokofiev's "The Love for Three Oranges" orchestral suite. This exhilarating performance features the Yamaha Electone Stagea, a rare instrument specially programmed by Qi herself.
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Felix Dennis: Odes to vice and consequences
Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes ...
Media big shot Felix Dennis roars his fiery, funny, sometimes racy original poetry, revisiting haunting memories and hard-won battle scars from a madcap -- yet not too repentant -- life. Best enjoyed with a glass of wine.
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Kaki King: Playing "Pink Noise" on guitar
Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" ...
Kaki King, the first female on Rolling Stone's "guitar god" list, rocks out to a full live set at TED2008, including her breakout single, "Playing with Pink Noise." Jaw-dropping virtuosity meets a guitar technique that truly stands out.
