XLR8R — Back in 2007, Brooklyn label Barbès Records released The Roots of Chicha, a collection of psychedelic, surf-influenced electric cumbias from '60s and '70s Peru. The compilation was a surprise success, so much so that, on October 12, Barbè... more info

Idolator — The world is, sadly, not full of venues for socially conscious soul music, so John Legend and The Roots are taking what they can get when it comes to getting the word out about their vintage new Wake Up! album — even if it means performing on beau... more info

MTV.com News — A history of the reclusive artist's spotty returns to the stage.By Mawuse Ziegbe Lauryn Hill Photo: Brendon Thorne/ Getty Images Lauryn Hill is making a much-heralded return to the stage — and the spotlight — at this year's Rock the Bel... more info

Idolator — Earlier this week we posted exclusive photos from the Brooklyn set of John Legend and the Roots’ “Wake Up Everybody” video, and now the actual clip is here. Step back in time with John, the Late Night house band and guests Melanie Fiona and Com... more info

Idolator — At first glance, you might not recognize John Legend in those tight bellbottoms and suede vest, but the disco-era garb is all part of his new music video—along with The Roots, Melianie Fiona, and Common— for "Wake Up Everybody". The track is par... more info

MTV.com News — Legend, ?uestlove and company played songs from their upcoming Wake Up! album on 'GMA's Summer Concert Series.'By Christopher MacAllister John Legend performs on "Good Morning America" in New York City on August 6 Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Ima... more info

VH1 News — John Legend and the Roots performed live in New York City for "GMA's Summer Concert Series." more info

ContactMusic — Actor GIOVANNI RIBISI gave U.S. TV audiences a musical treat on Tuesday night (03Aug10) when he picked up a guitar to jam with his doppelganger - THE ROOTS bassist... more info

We All Want Someone To Shout For — So yeah you need to watch this stunning performance of Spoon playing “Nobody Gets Me But You” on Jimmy Fallon. The Roots very own ?uestlove and Owen Biddle add to the rhythm section, allowing for quite the performance. Spoon is opening for Arcade... more info

411 Mania — Orianthi and John Legend and The Roots to play the show... more info