Category Archives: Interviews

Radio Alert: Exclusive Preview of our new album “Woke” Thursday Dec 15 on WKNC

Radio Alert: Exclusive Preview of our new album “Woke” Thursday Dec 15 on WKNC

You might have seen social media rumblings from us that our first full album in 5 years is done. It’s true! It’s called “WOKE” and tomorrow/Thursday December 15th, will be the first and only time you can hear some new tracks from it. The band will be live on WKNC 88.1 (NC State’s radio station)Continue Reading

News & Observer praises: “Tar Heel-filled version of The Roots”

Wonderful spread in today’s News and Observer: check it out. I’m a little offended they don’t think I look like a “stately, seasoned gentlemen” but I guess that comes with the territory, lol! See yall tonight at the NC Museum of History.    Continue Reading

Gil Scott Heron Interview, Rest Well

Gil Scott Heron was in heavy rotation this weekend. Here’s a clip from the interview we did last year. Rest in Peace, Godfather.Continue Reading

?uestlove & Pierce Freelon talk Guru, jazz & hip hop TOMORROW

Check out my interview with ?uesto of The Roots tomorrow on Revivalist. RIP Guru! UPDATE: click image below to read ?uestlove interview transcript on Revivalist.Continue Reading

Guru Legacy in-studio preview

Footage from behind the scenes in the studio as we sculpt Guru Legacy. Shouts to Eric Chen for filming, and Revivalist for editing and posting.Continue Reading