RBMA Radio - Questlove (The Roots, Philadelphia)

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Questlove

The Roots, Philadelphia

Drummer/producer Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson is a Quincy Jones for our times: a living link between the digital science of modern hip hop and the flesh-and-blood textures of vintage r&b. Besides a pivotal role in the Soulquarians, not to mention the broader Philly scene, Questlove co-founded The Roots, who rejuvenated hip hop in an instrumental flurry that flits effortlessly between jazz, funk, rock, reggae - even disco. Meanwhile, Questlove's collaborations with such artists as D'Angelo, Jay Z, and Common have reasserted the importance of real-time playing in a style dominated by sampling and programming. He's also a mastermind behind crucial heads' website okayplayer.com. This Philadelphian moves feet and minds with vital rhythm.

Other Shows from Questlove

Questlove (The Roots, Philadelphia)
On The Floor! - Live at Club Bonsoir, Bern - Pt 3

Questlove (The Roots, Philadelphia)
On The Floor! - Live at Club Bonsoir, Bern - Pt 2

Questlove (The Roots, Philadelphia)
On The Floor! - Live at Club Bonsoir - Pt 1

Questlove (The Roots, Philadelphia)
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The Roots Website
?uestlove Session at RBMA Seattle 2005
The War Room in Seattle

Download the podcast of the artist's lecture session at the Red Bull Music Academy here.

Lecture Session with ?uestlove

Click to watch the video of the artist's lecture session at the Red Bull Music Academy.

?uestlove - Phrenology Of Hip Hop