The Roots

On TV today, Fiona Apple and The Roots cover Paul McCartney (2012)

June 18, 2012 - you do not want to miss Fiona Apple with The Roots covering Paul McCartney's "Let Me Roll It" at "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on...

Continue Reading

The Roots are with Brass Heaven at Bonnaroo (2007)

June 15, 2007 - The Roots will be on stage with Brass Heaven at “Bonnaroo Music Festival” in Manchester, TN

Continue Reading

Erykah Badu joins The Roots in Philadelphia (2015)

May 30, 2015 - Erykah Badu is among the twenty or so artists invited this year at The 8th Annual The Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, PA

Continue Reading

Al Green releases ‘Lay It Down’ produced by two members of The Roots (2008)

Al Green's 'Lay It Down' is a studio album produced by Ahmir Questlove Thompson and James Poyser, both of The Roots and released on May 27, 2008 by Blue Note.Track...

Continue Reading

Sepultura release ‘Roots,’ their sixth album and the the last one with Max Cavalera (1996)

Sepultura's 'Roots' is their sixth (and the last with Max Cavalera) studio album featuring Carlinhos Brown, produced by Ross Robinson and released on February 20, 1996 by RoadrunnerTrack Listing :...

Continue Reading

Charles Mingus records ‘Blues & Roots,’ an album for Atlantic (1959)

Charles Mingus' 'Blues & The Roots' is an album recorded on February 4, 1959 in New York City and released in March 1960 by Atlantic.Track Listing : 1.Wednesday Night Prayer...

Continue Reading

Curtom publish Curtis Mayfield’s second album : ‘Roots’ (1971)

Curtis Mayfield's 'Roots' is his second studio album released In October 1971 By Curtom.Track Listing : 1.Get Down (Curtis Mayfield) - 05:45 . 2.Keep On Keeping On (Curtis Mayfield) -...

Continue Reading

Israel Vibration brings Roots Radics to California (2009)

September 5, 2009 - Israel Vibration will share the stage with the The Roots Radics at the Mystic Theater in Petaluma California

Continue Reading

David Lindley takes his roots to Iowa (2014)

June 20, 2014 - multi-instrumentalist David Lindley is expected at The Roots Music Festival FAIRfest in Fairfield, Iowa

Continue Reading

Verve publish Joe Sample’s ‘The Pecan Tree,’ inspired by his Southeast Texas roots (2002)

Joe Sample's 'The Pecan Tree' is an album featuring eleven compositions inspired by his Southeast Texas roots and influences and released on June 11, 2002 by Verve.Track Listing : 1.The...

Continue Reading

Hip-Hop & Soul N°127 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of The Roots, Snoop Dogg, Mario, Soulja Boy, Destiny's Child, Lonyo, Dilated Peoples, Eve, Ne-Yo, Afroman, Kanye West, Ciara ? Take our 12-track...

Continue Reading

From Malouf To Mezoued

Echoes from Andalusia intertwines the rich musical traditions of Malouf Tunisien, Mezoued, and Musique Arabe-Andalouse, showcasing the cultural heritage of North Africa. Through the melodies of Mohamed Garfi, Hedi Habbouba,...

Continue Reading

This week In ’90s Throwback’ 10/52

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, R.E.M., Lenny Kravitz, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Eric Clapton, The Roots, Neneh Cherry, Youssou N'Dour, Stone Temple Pilots, Sting, Pink Floyd, Annie Lennox, Soundgarden

Continue Reading

Hip-Hop & Soul N°117 – Vintage 90s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Chaka Demus & Pliers, Maxwell, Janet Jackson, Mica Paris, The Roots, Shanice, Digital Underground, Mary J. Blige, LL COOL J, Prince, Diana...

Continue Reading

This week In One-Off Collaborations 09/52

Snoop Dogg & Gorillaz, Ed Sheeran, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots, Bonnie Raitt & Bo Diddley, Johnny Cash & James Taylor, Grace Slick & Hot Tuna, Tom Jones & Dusty...

Continue Reading

This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 03/52

How well do you know the music of Sheryl Crow’s introspective "Wildflower" unfolds with elegant orchestration, while Massive Attack’s haunting "Butterfly Caught" fuses eerie strings and trip-hop depth. Linkin Park’s...

Continue Reading

Hip-Hop & Soul N°236 – Vintage 2000s Music Videos

How well do you know the music of Mis-Teeq’s “Why?” evolves from Latin-infused R&B to UK garage gold with a remix featuring Alesha Dixon’s fiery rap, hitting #8 on UK...

Continue Reading

This week In Soul Artists 03/52

How well do you know the music of Etta James’ fiery vocals never touched Wilson Pickett's groove-laden "In the Midnight Hour," despite myths of a collaboration with B.B. King and...

Continue Reading

This week In ’90s Throwback’ 03/52

How well do you know the music of Massive Attack’s "Unfinished Sympathy" melds orchestral strings and heartfelt vocals into a timeless trip-hop classic, while Aerosmith’s gritty "Eat the Rich" blends...

Continue Reading

This week In ‘2000s Throwback’ 48/52

How well do you know the music of Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, The Roots, Alicia Keys, Randy Newman, John Goodman, 50 Cent, Avril Lavigne, Robbie Williams, The Avalanches, Mariah Carey,...

Continue Reading