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The Roots announce 20th anniversary reissue of Things Fall Apart

1937 days ago

Consequence of Sound — The first of three reissues including Do You Want More?!!!??! and Illadelph Halflife. The Roots announce 20th anniversary reissue of Things Fall Apart Ben Kaye more info

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Watch Natalie Merchant Sing 10,000 Maniacs’ “These Are Days” With The Roots On The Tonight Show

1944 days ago

Stereogum — In all the '90s retrospectives that have been going around lately, not too many people have been talking about 10,000 Maniacs, the hugely popular early-'90s college rockers, or about frontwoman Natalie Merchant, who launched a big solo career with th... more info

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Dave Matthews Performs With The Roots, Maggie Rogers & Vusi Mahlasela At Apollo In The Hamptons Benefit

1946 days ago

JamBase — Dave Matthews was backed by The Roots and collaborated with Maggie Rogers, Vusi Mahlasela and more at the 10th annual Apollo In The Hamptons benefit on Saturday night. more info

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Watch YBN Cordae & Anderson .Paak Bring A Raucous “RNP” To Fallon With Help From The Roots

1960 days ago

Stereogum — YBN Cordae, one of the more exciting young rappers on the rise, is releasing his debut album The Lost Boy this Friday. Yesterday he followed up early previews "Have Mercy" and "Bad Idea" with the project's best single yet, "RNP," which features Ander... more info

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David Crosby Appears On ‘Fallon’

1967 days ago

JamBase — Watch David Crosby perform with The Roots and discuss his documentary film with director Cameron Crowe on Tuesdayâ€™s episode of â€˜The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.â€™ more info

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ERYKAH BADU & JAMES POYSER – TEMPTED (SQUEEZE COVER)

2007 days ago

Discobelle.net — The Roots’ James Poyser and Erykah Badu team up for a soulful and breezy cover of the Squeeze classic track “Tempted” from 1981. Thundercat joins in on backing vocals for this summer ready version. more info

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5 Standout ‘Classroom Instruments’ Covers From The Tonight Show

2026 days ago

JamBase — Watch five amazing 'Classroom Instrument' covers from the 'Tonight Show,' featuring Jimmy Fallon, The Roots and special guests. more info

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The Who, The Roots, and Jimmy Fallon play classic tune on kids’ toys: Watch

2029 days ago

Consequence of Sound — Featuring Pete Townshend playing a multi-colored ukulele. more info

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The Who, The Roots & Jimmy Fallon Perform Using Classroom Instruments

2029 days ago

JamBase — Watch The Who team up with The Roots and Jimmy Fallon for a performance of "Won't Get Fooled Again" featuring classroom instruments. more info

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