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The Roots
The Roots


Background information
Origin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genre(s) Hip-hop
Jazz
Soul
Rock
Funk
Years active 1987—present
Label(s) Def Jam Recordings
Geffen Records
Interscope Records
Island Def Jam Music Group
MCA Records
DGC Records
Website Website
Members
Black Thought
Questlove
Kamal Gray
F. Knuckles
Captain Kirk Douglas
Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson
Owen Biddle
Former members
Ben Kenney
Kenyatta "Kid Crumbs" Warren
Josh "Rubberband" Abrams
Malik B.
Rahzel
Scott Storch
Martin Luther
Scratch
Dice Raw
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Jamie Oliver, Prince Charles Launch New Music Festival The Big Feastival

April 26, 2011
Jamie Oliver, Prince Charles Launch New Music Festival The Big FeastivalA new music festival in London called The Big Feastival will take place this summer, it's been announced.

The event, at Clapham Common from July 1-3, will raise funds for The Prince's Trust and The Jamie Oliver Foundation.

Acts on the line-up include The Charlatans, Soul II Soul, New Young Pony Club, The Mystery Jets and Athlete.

As well as live music, oraganisers said the festival will showcase "London's finest gourmet experience with the look of an urban village fete and a music festival vibe".

Oliver said: "The Big Feastival is something unique that we've wanted to try for a while. A really good festival for everyone with great music and great food, all for charity."

(by Jason Gregory)





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