Questlove to Publish New Book ‘Music Is History’
Posted in: Music News
“Here we’ll look at the last 50 years of America through the prism of music, and the last 50 years of music through the prism of history,” Roots drummer says
Questlove’s ‘Summer of Soul’ Documentary Gets July Release Date
Posted in: Music NewsFilm features previously unseen footage of Sly and the Family Stone, Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, and more performing at “Black Woodstock” festival in 1969
Questlove to Direct New Sly Stone Documentary
Posted in: Music NewsProject will follow drummer’s critically acclaimed directorial debut, Summer of Soul
How Odd Future’s Jimmy Fallon Debut Brought Tumblr Energy To The Mainstream
Posted in: Music FeaturesQuestlove and Fallon recall the unforgettable 2011 late-night TV debut by the L.A. rap rebels
Phil Collins’ ‘In the Air Tonight’ Drum Break: 9 Takes on Music’s Most Iconic Fill
Posted in: Music FeaturesFrom a live version featuring Collins’ son Nic to a nonsensical video of a deer tripping over a slide, here’s a primer on the many ways the drummer’s indelible lead-in has been heard over the years
Questlove’s ‘Black Woodstock’ Doc to Premiere at Sundance Film Festival
Posted in: Music NewsFilms on Rita Moreno, Sparks also set to debut at next year’s virtual event
Jurnee Smollett, Questlove Detail Harrowing Police Encounter
Posted in: Culture News“We made it out alive – that’s better than a lot of people in this situation,” Smollett says about 2008 encounter on Questlove Supreme
Dave Chappelle Recruited Erykah Badu, Questlove for July 4th Show
Posted in: Music NewsCommon, Talib Kweli, Michelle Wolf, Tiffany Haddish, Michael Che, Jon Hamm also appeared at comedian’s holiday event
BET Awards: Public Enemy Recruit Nas, Black Thought for Star-Studded ‘Fight the Power’ Remix
Posted in: Music NewsYG and Rapsody also add topical, empowering verses to rap group’s classic song
Questlove Remembers Prince: In This Life, You’re on Your Own
Posted in: Music NewsIn a powerful essay, the Roots leader goes deep on the genius, loneliness and the secret hip-hop heart of his idol.
