The Roots

It felt good to see music performed live, on stage, once again. On Tuesday, August 11, host of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon, welcomed Phish's Trey Anastasio into the studio where he performed "I Never Needed You Like This Before" off his…

Malik B., a founding member of legendary Philadelphia outfit The Roots has passed away. Born Malik Abdul Basit, he was a recognized member of the iconic hip hop band -- which includes Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson and Tariq "Black Thought"…

The 13th annual “Roots Picnic” will be joining , like many other concerts this summer, the virtual experience platform as an attempt to keep everyone as safe as possible while still connecting during COVID-19. The event will take place on…

The Apollo Theater and Gibson have partnered together to bring music fans “Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit To Support The Apollo”, a live streaming benefit concert. Airing June 4 at 7:30 PM ET, the concert will be free for views made…

When Doc Severinsen plays, each note holds a bit of American nostalgia. Well known as the leader of the big band who played on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson for over thirty years, Doc has become a familiar face on television screens…

Ithaca natives, X Ambassadors, have released their new music video for the single "Ahead Of Myself," which was released this past July. In what's sure to be another hit for the band, the video was filmed near Rochester. Frontman Sam…

The legendary Newport Folk and Jazz Festivals will host a formal non-profit village for the first time since their foundings in the 1950s. Non-profit organizations from Rhode Island and the surrounding states will be part of the…

The Roots mentioned from the stage of their Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia that they will bring the festival to New York City, and the announcement was made official soon after. Roots Picnic New York will take place Saturday, Oct.…

Reggae and ska legends Toots and the Maytals recently announced a handful of dates across the United States. The Jamaican outfit will primarily stick to the West Coast, with only one East Coast date currently announced. Toots and the…

Update 4/25/2016: The final artists for Summer Camp have been added to the lineup. The last round is topped by the Everyone Orchestra, who will perform a special exclusive Make a Difference set. Anyone who completes specific actions at the…