Storytellers – Questlove with Boots Riley

Tribeca Talks

60 MINUTES |

STORYTELLERS – QUESTLOVE WITH BOOTS RILEY

Music
Questlove is an iconic drummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and, as a member of The Roots, the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop group. He is the Musical Director for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where his Roots crew serves as house band. Beyond that, this five-time Grammy Award®-winning musician's indisputable reputation has landed him musical directing positions with everyone from D'Angelo and Eminem to Jay-Z. Joining Questlove in conversation is groundbreaking musician and filmmaker Boots Riley, who is best known as the lead vocalist for the hip-hop group The Coup as well as the writer and director of the acclaimed, revolutionary breakout film Sorry to Bother You. Together, these visionary artists will discuss their boundless and eclectic careers.

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PANELISTS

Questlove

Questlove

Boots Riley

Boots Riley