The Roots, one of the most influential and admired hip-hop bands of all time, will perform at the Ravinia on Aug. 24 as part of the venue’s summer concert series. The Roots, who have been exalted to ...

As with any cookout, you had your typical appearances. Ron Isley was our uncle reminding us (without pretense) how he helped birth hip-hop, having a set alongside the Soulquarians (and curated by ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- This week is the big finale for One Book, One Philadelphia. The seven-week program brings the city together through a single book. This year's book was written by the star ...

On this date in 2020, Hip Hop lost one of its most underappreciated voices—Malik Abdul-Basit Smart, better known as Malik B, a founding member of The Roots. He was 47 years old. At the time of his ...

Last night at Ravinia, The Roots commanded the stage. Under a summer sky with a mild breeze, Questlove and his crew delivered a set pulsing with homage, mastery, and the pure joy of music. The show ...

As The Roots wrap up a two-year artist residency at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the legendary hip-hop crew will be the subject of an upcoming PBS television special slated to air on Friday ...