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The Roots

A man wearing a black button-up shirt and silver jewelry sits on a chair against a plain white background, looking off to the side with a relaxed expression.

by Craig Bechtel | June 4, 2026

Making a Name with “Food & Liquor” Chicago native Lupe Fiasco celebrates his debut album's twentieth anniversary over two nights at The Salt Shed.

by Craig Bechtel | March 10, 2016

Knowledge Drop: RIP The Shrine, But Chicago Hip-Hop’s Fine

by Craig Bechtel | February 23, 2016

Knowledge Drop: Mickey Factz, Logic and MC Lars Spark an Early Thaw

by Kenneth Preski | February 19, 2014

Lunch with Joshua: Abrams on New Releases from Natural Information Society in 2014

by Dave Cantor | June 22, 2012

Funky Soul of Memphis: Booker T. Jones is Back

by Anne K. Ream and R. Clifton Spargo | May 16, 2012

Taking the Streets by Song: A Playlist for the 99%

by Ella Christoph | April 19, 2012

The Record Store Issue: Still Reckless

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