The Roots Archives - Billy Penn at WHYY

Photos from the Roots Picnic, returning for a glorious music celebration in Fairmount Park

by Christina Merrion June 5, 2022January 17, 2023

More than 60,000 tickets were sold for the 15th annual festival, hosted on two stages at the Mann Center.

How to Philly, Secrets & Fun

From the 215: The cultural imprint of Philadelphia’s area code

by Max Marin October 3, 2021January 17, 2023

Philly's coronavirus response, Secrets & Fun

Michelle Obama partners with Roots Picnic for virtual concert and voter registration drive

by Layla A. Jones June 16, 2020January 17, 2023

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

by Mónica Marie Zorrilla October 23, 2018January 17, 2023

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

by Cassie Owens February 17, 2017January 17, 2023

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Roots Picnic 2016: DMX gives a sermon, Will Smith performs ‘Summertime’ and Usher goes retro

by Cassie Owens June 5, 2016January 17, 2023

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The Roots Picnic will expand to New York City this fall (updated)

by Cassie Owens April 13, 2016January 17, 2023

The Roots will not headline Philly’s July 4th concert

by Chris Krewson March 30, 2016January 17, 2023