JamBase — LOKI MUSIC FESTIVAL COMPLETES ROSTER WITH SURPRISE ADDITION OF CAKE FEST SET FOR OCTOBER 10-12 AT DEERFIELDS, NC Loki Music Festival will kick-start the Halloween spirit with an eclectic musical lineup of acclaimed national and regional acts, w... more info

WFMU's Beware of the Blog — One of my current favorite CDs is the incredible compilation The Roots of Chicha: Psychedelic Cumbias from Peru, released last year on Barbes Records. I can't recommend it strongly enough, and you should really go out and buy it immediately,... more info

Roots Manuva “Again & Again (09/23/2008)” (mp3) Roots Manuva - Official Site Roots Manuva - Wikipedia Site Roots Manuva - MySpace Site Subscribe to Culture Bully Here more info

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Stereogum — Yo Gabba Gabba!, the kiddie show that grabbed our attention with original music from Cornelius and the Shins, has booked lots more bands to appear in season two. Ladytron, MGMT, Mates Of State, Datarock, Hot Hot Heat, the Roots, Jimmy Eat World, th... more info

The Late Greats — As we approach the home stretch of this historical presidential election, I harken back to the year of the last presidential election. There were a treasure-trove of great political songs that came out that year. This mix focuses on thirteen of the... more info

Idolator — Even in the MP3 age, there are CDs worth searching out—and that require the search. "O.O.P., We Did It Again" is dedicated to great albums that are criminally out of print, and that aren't necessarily likely to become available anytime soon. T... more info

The Music Slut — Enjoy Questlove's 60 second feature in the clip below. Roots MP3 at bottom of post.MP3: The Roots - The Seed more info

All About Jazz — For the renowned jazz bassist Charlie Haden, his new country album "Rambling Boy" (Decca) isn't a departure. It's a return to the music of his youth. Long before he played alongside Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Carla Bley, Keith Jarrett, Pat Methe... more info

PopSugar — There were plenty of kisses and smiles to go around for Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, and Kingston at the Roots & Shoots Day of Peace at Griffith Park in LA on Saturday. Gavin caught up with Pierce Brosnan and played a few tunes on the guitar, while ... more info