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    Tems performs at Radio City Music Hall on the New York stop of her 'Born in the Wild' Tour, on Sept. 5, 2024.
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    17 February 2025

    Tems and Elmiene Are Performing at the 2025 Roots Picnic

    This year’s edition of the festival will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Roots’ sophomore album, as well as a star-studded line-up that includes D’Angelo, Lenny Kravitz, Kaytranada and more.

    Watch Okayafrica's 'The Questions' with Jidenna at Roots Picnic 2016
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    19 July 2016

    Watch Okayafrica's 'The Questions' with Jidenna at Roots Picnic 2016

    Jidenna touches on touring the continent later this year, feeling the vibes at Roots Picnic and more on Okayafrica's 'The Questions.'

    Roots Picnic Festival-Goers Comment on Muhammad Ali's Legacy
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    08 June 2016

    Roots Picnic Festival-Goers Comment on Muhammad Ali's Legacy

    #RIPMuhammadAli

    The Roots Picnic Is Coming to NYC With D’Angelo, Wu-Tang Clan, John Mayer, David Byrne, Nile Rodgers & More
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    06 June 2016

    The Roots Picnic Is Coming to NYC With D’Angelo, Wu-Tang Clan, John Mayer, David Byrne, Nile Rodgers & More

    The Roots Picnic will be landing at Bryant Park on October 1 & 2 to host its first-ever New York City installment.

    Usher, The Roots, Future, Leon Bridges, Blood Orange, Jidenna, Ibeyi & More Playing Roots Picnic 2016
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    02 February 2016

    Usher, The Roots, Future, Leon Bridges, Blood Orange, Jidenna, Ibeyi & More Playing Roots Picnic 2016

    The 9th annual Roots Picnic returns to Philly this summer, watch Broad City's Ilana and Abbi introduce this year's amazing lineup.

    Chef Roblé's Roots Picnic @Okayafrica Instagram Takeover Ft. Erykah Badu, Questlove, The Weeknd & More!
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    29 May 2015

    Chef Roblé's Roots Picnic @Okayafrica Instagram Takeover Ft. Erykah Badu, Questlove, The Weeknd & More!

    Join @okayafrica on Instagram this Saturday as Chef Roblé takes over our feed live from the Roots Picnic with Erykah Badu, Questlove, The Weeknd and more.

    Win A 5th Annual Roots Picnic Poster Autographed By The Roots
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    18 July 2012

    Win A 5th Annual Roots Picnic Poster Autographed By The Roots

    Okayafrica Goes Picnic
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    03 June 2011

    Okayafrica Goes Picnic

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