The Roots with Digable Planets and Arrested Development

Aug 25, 2024 at 8:00 PM · Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, MI Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill, Sterling Heights, MI

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Digable Planets

6 concerts

Digable Planets, formed by Ishmael Butler, Mary Ann Vieira, and Craig Irving, fused jazz and hip-hop with hits like "Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)." Their debut album, "Reachin'," won them a Grammy for Best New Duo or Group. Known for their laid-back jazz-rap style, they released the acclaimed "Blowout Comb" and toured with live musicians.

The Roots

6 concerts

The Roots, formed by Black Thought and ?uestlove in Philadelphia, are known for their innovative rap band style. Their successful albums include "Things Fall Apart," which went platinum, and collaborations with Erykah Badu, John Legend, and Elvis Costello. As the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s show, they gained nationwide fame and numerous Grammys. Notable members included Rahzel and Kamal Gray.

Arrested Development

3 concerts

Trailblazing since 1991, Arrested Development infused Hip-hop with African sounds, winning 2 Grammys for hits like "Tennessee." They've supported causes and shared stages with icons like Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama.