Performance

A collection of TED Talks (and more) on the topic of performance.

Video playlists about Performance

Live music, onstage at TED

10 talks • 2h 6m
We've cued up two hours of live music straight from the TED stage. Listen for a wide range of virtuoso musicians -- on some very surprising instruments ...

How music affects us

8 talks • 2h 34m
Music is a fundamental aspect of humanity -- so exactly how does it impact us? These talks offer a wonderful look at our fascinating relationship with the music we make.

Talks for theater geeks

9 talks • 2h 36m
A collection of our most inspired talks and performances highlighting the passion, importance and brilliance of theater.

Music around the world

13 talks • 2h 47m
Take a trip around the globe and enjoy music from all corners of the Earth.
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Talks about Performance

3:32 Under 6 minutes

Sofi Tukker

"Awoo"

Posted Jun 2017
17:35

OK Go

How to find a wonderful idea

Posted May 2017
16:40

Jorge Drexler

Poetry, music and identity

Posted May 2017
10:51

Emtithal Mahmoud

A young poet tells the story of Darfur

Posted Mar 2017
10:09

Sō Percussion

"Music for Wood and Strings"

Posted Mar 2017
6:29

Silk Road Ensemble

"Turceasca"

Posted Mar 2017
4:59 Under 6 minutes

Sara Ramirez

"Rollercoaster"

Posted Mar 2017
4:17 Under 6 minutes

Rodrigo y Gabriela

An electrifying acoustic guitar performance

Posted Feb 2017
11:22

Eduardo Briceño

How to get better at the things you care about

Posted Feb 2017
3:57 Under 6 minutes

Chinaka Hodge

What will you tell your daughters about 2016?

Posted Dec 2016
6:09

Amanda Palmer, Jherek Bischoff, Usman Riaz

"Space Oddity"

Posted Nov 2016
8:43

Silk Road Ensemble + Rhiannon Giddens

"St. James Infirmary Blues"

Posted Oct 2016
15:33

Trevor Copp and Jeff Fox

Ballroom dance that breaks gender roles

Posted Oct 2016
4:36 Under 6 minutes

Camille A. Brown

A visual history of social dance in 25 moves

Posted Sep 2016
13:07

Adam Savage

My love letter to cosplay

Posted Jul 2016
8:38

John Legend

"Redemption Song"

Posted Jul 2016
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