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Mafikizolo is a South African singing duo consisting of Theo Kgosinkwe and Nhlanhla Nciza. Three-time winners of the South African Music Award (SAMA) for Group or Duo of the Year. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MafikizoloAfrica/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MafikizoloSA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mafikizolo_africa/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04Hrgux8cIaNJKUAX7WwJN?si=2UvcpHUqSteM3nL7tdAVrQ -- On Monday, May 25, 2020, The Roots hosted a 24HR celebration…

DJ Edu is internationally renowned as the boss of all things African music. As well as being a very in demand club DJ worldwide the Afroboss has been heavily championing the sounds of young Africa on BBC Radio 1Xtra for over 15 years now and his show there is the…

Mereba is an Ethiopian American singer, songwriter, and producer from Philadelphia, PA . In February 27, 2019 Mereba’s debut album, The Jungle Is The Only Way Out, was released to international critical and popular acclaim. Website: http://www.merebamusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mereba/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MerebaMusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mereba Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube Official…

WurLD performs "Ghost Town" and other gems in this special at home performance for #TheRootsAfricaDay. Sadiq Onifade, known professionally as WurlD, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, WurlD relocated to Atlanta, Georgia to pursue a secondary education and record music. He describes his style of music…

Ayo performs "Life Is Real", "I'm In Love" & "Beautiful" in a special set for #TheRootsAfricaDay AYO is a Nigerian-German singer-songwriter and actress. She uses the Yoruba translation Ayọ or Ayo. of her first name Joy. Her debut album Joyful, which was first released in 2006, reached Double-Platinum status in…

DJ Edu is internationally renowned as the boss of all things African music. As well as being a very in demand club DJ worldwide the Afroboss has been heavily championing the sounds of young Africa on BBC Radio 1Xtra for over 15 years now and his show there is the…

Seun Kuti is the youngest son of legendary Father of Afrobeat, Fela Kuti. At the age of nine, Seun expressed a wish to sing to his father. A short while later, Seun started performing with his father and the band, until his father’s untimely death in 1997. Seun, then only…

The Bridge: meaningful conversations to broaden and exchange audiences between notable personalities throughout the Diaspora regarding the film and television industry and beyond. The Bridge: Episode 4 – Lyricism features: Hosts: Black Thought: Co-Founder of the Grammy Award winning group The Roots, Actor, Songwriter and Composer of upcoming Broadway Musical…

Born in Dannhauser, a small town in Kwa-Zulu Natal, Zinhle Jiyane aka DJ Zinhle has become one of the most celebrated female house DJs in South Africa.With over a decade of experience in the entertainment industry, she has become a household name in the South African music scene and has…

Coined as the father of Ancestral Soul and Hailing from the Central African Republic, Boddhi Satva is a DJ/Producer that is not only changing the way people perceive dance music, but the way they experience it as well. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boddhisatva Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoddhiSatvaOfficial Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/boddhi-satva YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDs-GM0F0yHJJh07a6KlSQ -- On Monday, May…

Jeune Lio is of Cameroonian origin, living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. He is one of the founders and resident DJs of the day-party LA SUNDAY which brings together more than 3000 people at each edition and welcomed 11,000 for the La Sunday Abidjan Festival. Website: https://jeunelio.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeunelio Soundcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Jeunelio/stream/…

Makeda Mahadeo is a Kigali-based, Rwandan-Jamaican media personality, DJ and content creator. Makeda, produced and presented the popular radio show, The SWiTCH for 5 years, co-anchored and co-produced the the groundbreaking breakfast television show, Rise and Shine Rwanda, and holds the honour of being most popular female DJ in Rwanda.…

Among East Africa's most exciting DJs and a core member of Kampala's Nyege Nyege collective, Kampire’s vibrant bass-heavy sets have transported her to clubs & festivals across the world.. Kampire’s DJ mixes have been featured on Resident Advisor, Boiler Room, Dekmantel and Fact Magazine, which saw her chosen amongst the…

Please donate to Food Hub: https://bit.ly/QuestloveYTFoodHub I’m raising money to support Food Hub to provide NYC students who depend on school meals who no longer have access. Let’s party. But let’s also help our fellow man. ANY AMOUNT can help. Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube Questlove on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questlove…

Batida is a producer, musician, radio host and DJ born in Angola and raised in Lisbon, Portugal. Bandcamp: https://batida.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/batida/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/batida_apresenta_qualquercoisa/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/batida -- On Monday, May 25, 2020, The Roots hosted a 24HR celebration of Africa and her Diaspora. Presented by the Bridge, the fest included DJ…

Please donate to Food Hub: https://bit.ly/QuestloveYTFoodHub I’m raising money to support Food Hub to provide NYC students who depend on school meals who no longer have access. Let’s party. But let’s also help our fellow man. ANY AMOUNT can help. Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube Questlove on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questlove…

Please donate to Food Hub: https://bit.ly/QuestloveYTFoodHub I’m raising money to support Food Hub to provide NYC students who depend on school meals who no longer have access. Let’s party. But let’s also help our fellow man. ANY AMOUNT can help. Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube Questlove on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questlove…

The Roots featuring Common, Talib Kweli and Shawn Smith - The Roots Jam Session 2018 Produced by Ginny Suss Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube Official site for The Roots: http://theroots.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoots Twitter: https://twitter.com/theroots Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theroots Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theroots/ Jimmy Fallon: http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com #stayhome #withme

“Questlove Supreme” is a fun, irreverent and educational weekly podcast that digs deep into the stories of musical legends and cultural icons in a way that only Questlove and Team Supreme can deliver. Now you can witness the magic that is Team Supreme live firsthand with Questlove Supreme Live (QLS…

The Middleton Family Presents PHLove, a Concert for COVID-19 Relief, Featuring Daryl Hall, Questlove, Patti LaBelle, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Other Performers with Philadelphia Ties. Special event aims to raise funds to support rapid response effort to aid nonprofits on the frontlines of COVID-19. Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube…

Please donate to Food Hub: https://bit.ly/QuestloveYTFoodHub I’m raising money to support Food Hub to provide NYC students who depend on school meals who no longer have access. Let’s party. But let’s also help our fellow man. ANY AMOUNT can help. Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube Questlove on IG: https://www.instagram.com/questlove…

In the spirit of the legendary Roots Jam Sessions, the band is opening up its platform to feature one song performances from music artists that are handpicked and curated by the band, artists that The Roots feel you should know. The foundation for the Roots Jam sessions are creativity and…

J.PERIOD Presents The Live Mixtape: King Asiatic Edition [Big Daddy Kane Tribute]. Recorded LIVE on May 11, 2020. Visual art by Dan Lish. Video edited by Emmai Alaquiva. Follow J.PERIOD: @jperiodBK. Subscribe to The Roots' channel: http://bit.ly/RootsYouTube Official site for The Roots: http://theroots.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoots Twitter: https://twitter.com/theroots Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/theroots Instagram:…

The newest member of The Legendary Roots Crew, musician and producer Stro Elliot, breaks down his process of reconstructing a sample into a brand new piece of music. Viewers will get a glimpse into Stro's method of flipping a simple piece of music by reworking and creating it into something…