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by John Murph onJanuary 31, 2012
Michael Kiwanuka is one of several artists with albums that are off the beaten path.
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by Aisha I. Jefferson onNovember 25, 2011
The Root talked to celebrities about Heavy D, Soul Train memories and more on the red carpet.
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by Dr. Joycelyn Wilson onOctober 18, 2011
A Harvard hip-hop scholar compares the golden age to today's era of violence and greed.
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by Joshua R. Weaver onJune 6, 2011
A show that takes a look at black music's uncelebrated talent.
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by Erin E. Evans onJanuary 6, 2011
The Atlantic columnist has issues with the way women, white and black, are treated in Kanye's latest work.
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December 12, 2010
Haven't made a list? Better start. The holidays have arrived, and shopping is in full force. The joy of giving is in the gift, so The Root has bravely spent the last few evenings searching for special expressions of tradition, culture and creativity.
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by Joel Dreyfuss onOctober 24, 2010
The ubiquitous Cuban jazz musician's latest album spans the range of his talents and interests.
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by Rob Fields onSeptember 30, 2010
The Root listens to Lightspeed Champion, Lizz Wright and Tricky.
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by Nick Charles onSeptember 24, 2010
No worries if you couldn't make the concert. Thanks to Spike Lee, you can watch it. Right now.
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by Erin E. Evans onSeptember 9, 2010
The R&B crooner talks with The Root about his new album with the Roots, Wake Up; the importance of a good education; and his anticipation for a Lauryn Hill return.
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