Better on iPhonemodern · classicSign inRoots has no upcoming Boston-area shows listed. They last played August 19, 2026 at UnCommon Corner.
The Roots, also known as The Legendary Roots Crew, The Square Roots and The Foundation, is an influential, Grammy winning hip hop group based out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, famed for a heavily jazzy sound and live instrumentation. Inspired by the "hip-hop band" concept pioneered by Stetsasonic, the Roots themselves have garnered critical acclaim and influenced later hip-hop and R&B acts. The Roots' original lineup included Black Thought (MC vocals) and Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson (drums)
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Roots has played Boston 4 times on foobos since July 2026.
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