
Posts tagged with Questlove


Successful Roots Picnic draws 25,000 to Fairmount Park, minor disruption near the end

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RIP Karaz, the Philly graffiti and hip-hop legend you’ve probably never heard of

Mayor Kenney has now pissed off two of America’s biggest hip hop stars
Mark your calendars: 2018 Roots Picnic set for June 2 at Festival Pier
Vid clip: On the 25th anniversary of The Roots, Questlove recounts their start
Questlove opens the Sundae season at the Bok
Dance party master Lee Jones is back for a 14th year of Sunday afternoon jams. He knew the Roots frontman before fame and Fallon, so of course Quest is staying around post-Picnic to spin for the season opener on a South Philly rooftop. All ages, rain or shine.
Where: Bok Bar at 1901 S. 9th St. 19148
When: June 4, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
How much: $10

The 2017 Black Music Map: 21 more locations that changed Philly music
