the Roots Archives

Black Thought (The Roots) Talks with Wyatt Cenac on the Talkhouse Podcast

By Wyatt Cenac | March 26, 2020

The Roots' lead MC and the star of Wyatt Cenac's Problem Areas sit down for a hilarious chat at On Air Fest in Brooklyn.

By Open Mike Eagle | September 27, 2019

Open Mike Eagle talks his “backpacker b-boy jazz-bo baggy heroes” on the album’s 20th anniversary.

By Black Thought | July 26, 2018

Former Hamilton star Diggs sits down with The Roots' MC to discuss his new movie Blindspotting, musicals, Malkovich and more.

Quest and Brownstein reunited for another edition of The Talkhouse Music Podcast

By Jesse D. Leach | February 8, 2016

No, really, it's very sweet. Crank this playlist if you're missing your lover this Valentine's Day.

These two noted musician-authors might come from different backgrounds and make different kinds of music, but they have a lot in common.

By Christian McBride | September 28, 2015

The celebrated jazz bassist knows a good rhythmatist when he hears one: Mac Miller. But Miller's debut album already finds him at a crossroads.

By James Brandon Lewis | June 10, 2014

To proceed means “to move along a course” and “to continue to do something.” The Roots proceed: they move forward and continue to push the limit...