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Light Pollution: The Roots of Ambient Jazz

3 days ago
Aquarium DrunkardAs Aquarium Drunkard recently reported, ambient appears to be the shape of jazz to come. The newest new thing is cross-pollinating with electronics and minimalism, new age and drone. But even these currents have a history. We dove deep into our favor... more info

Watch Ray Parker Jr., Bill Murray, Ernie Hudson, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots Play “Ghostbusters” On Classroom Instruments

12 days ago
Stereogum Sometimes Jimmy Fallon joins the Roots, who are The Tonight Show‘s house band, for a song performed on classroom instruments with famous guests. In 2019, Pete Townsend and Roger Daltrey teamed up with them for an idiosyncratic performance of “... more info

Ray Parker Jr., Bill Murray, and Ernie Hudson Sing Ghostbusters Theme Song with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots: Watch

12 days ago
Consequence Of SoundOG Ghostbusters Bill Murray and Ernie Hudson appeared on The Tonight Show on Friday night to promote the forthcoming Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. The real highlight, however, came when the pair joined up with Fallon, The Roots, and and the man himsel... more info

History and evolution of hip-hop explored in new book by The Roots' Questlove

20 days ago
DJmagThe new book, put together with author Ben Greenman, explores "the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop" more info

The Roots Announce Roots Picnic 2024 With André 3000, Lil Wayne, Nas & More

36 days ago
JamBaseThe Roots tapped André 3000, Lil Wayne, Nas and more for Roots Picnic 2024, returning to Philadelphia in June. more info

Questlove Defends Having Sexyy Red On Roots Picnic Lineup

36 days ago
Stereogum On Monday, the Roots Picnic 2024 lineup was announced, featuring Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, Victoria Monét, and more. Sexyy Red was also a part of the roster, which prompted backlash. The Roots’ Questlove, though, has come to her defen... more info

Roots Picnic 2024 Has Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, André 3000, Victoria Monét, & More

38 days ago
Stereogum The Roots have announced their lineup for the 2024 edition of their annual Roots Picnic, which will take place at Fairmount Park in Philadelphia on June 1 and 2. Lil Wayne will serve as one of its headliners, with a special set celebrating the mus... more info

Watch Sophie Ellis-Bextor Make Her US TV Debut, Singing “Murder On The Dancefloor” With The Roots On Fallon

44 days ago
Stereogum Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s 2001 dance-pop jam “Murder On The Dancefloor” was a big UK hit, but it only recently became something other than a niche favorite in the US. Thanks to the naked dance scene at the end of Saltburn and the TikTok videos t... more info

Watch The Roots’ ‘Captain’ Kirk Douglas Join Dinosaur Jr. For Expansive Neil Young Cover

108 days ago
JamBaseDinosaur Jr. covered Neil Young with The Roots guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas at Brooklyn’s Music Hall Of Williamsburg. more info

Through The Roots Drops Infectious Track ‘Fire Away’ – A Fusion of Reggae, Hip-Hop, and Rap”

197 days ago
Kings of A&RThrough The Roots has released the infectious track "Fire Away." It's a fusion of reggae, hip-hop, and rap, and what makes it enjoyable is that this blend works seamlessly. more info

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