Jay-Z Shuts It Down And More Takeaways From Roots Picnic 2026

Just like Hov, the festival returned with something to prove ...
Rolling Stone

There’s Tons of Unreleased Music in the Roots’ Vault

Tariq Trotter, a.k.a. Black Thought, talks about his revealing new memoir, what he's learned from losing people close to him, the state of hip-hop, and much more Yes, definitely. Sometimes to a fault.
OffBeat

Roots of Music Students to Perform at CMA Fest

When you think of country music, The Roots of Music may not be the first name that comes to mind. Even so, the Marching Crusaders are set to perform at the Country Music Association (CMA) Fest in 2025 ...
insider.si.edu

Smithsonian and Americana Music Foundation Release “Roots to Pop” Series

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, in collaboration with the Americana Music Foundation, is presenting its inaugural “Roots to Pop” series, an initiative connecting contemporary ...