Photos from the Roots Picnic, returning for a glorious music celebration in Fairmount Park
More than 60,000 tickets were sold for the 15th annual festival, hosted on two stages at the Mann Center.
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From the 215: The cultural imprint of Philadelphia’s area code
The numbers are a recognizable signpost for the city, used in everything from music to business to art.
Michelle Obama partners with Roots Picnic for virtual concert and voter registration drive
The original 2020 festival is still pending, organizers said, with updates expected by early August.
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Will you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
We need YOU
Billy Penn needs to raise $23k by June 30 to break even on our budget. Can you chip in to get us to the finish line?
Black Thought’s ‘Streams Of Thought Vol 2: Traxploitation’ drops on Monday
It's the second solo production for The Roots rapper.
RIP Karaz, the Philly graffiti and hip-hop legend you’ve probably never heard of
King of the "Wicked" handstyle, he had a significant influence on The Roots and inspired a character on MTV.
Watch Jimmy Fallon and Black Thought cover a (real) song called ‘Wawa Hoagies’
The hook: "Should I get turkey, roast beef or baloney?"
Mark your calendars: 2018 Roots Picnic set for June 2 at Festival Pier
Per Questlove, Goldlink will star. Additional details have not yet been released.
The 2017 Black Music Map: 21 more locations that changed Philly music
Another look at the places in our city that have shaped popular music in America.
Roots Picnic 2016: DMX gives a sermon, Will Smith performs ‘Summertime’ and Usher goes retro
Another fantastic show took place at the Festival Pier, but the end of day was unusual.
The Roots Picnic will expand to New York City this fall (updated)
NYC's version of the Philly-born festival is being pitched as a two-day event this fall, we've learned.