The Roots are one of the most legendary bands in music and a Tiny Desk concert from them has been in demand for years now.
The crew finally took out some time from their busy The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon schedule to stop by NPR’s office in Washington D.C. to perform a concert featuring close collaborator Bilal. Together, they performed an extended version of their song ‘It Ain’t Fair‘ from the Detroit film soundtrack. Watch it below.
List of musicians: Curtis L. Jones Jr (Trombone), Arnetta Johnson (Trumpet), Hiruy E. Tirfe (Sax), Richard L. Tate II (Sax), Joseph Streater (Trumpet), Norman J. Bradshaw (Trombone), Damon Bryson (Sousaphone), Ahmir (Questlove) Thompson (Drums), Tarik (Black Thought) Trotter (Emcee), Bilal Oliver (Vocals)