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Roots is about the sounds and stories that shaped my view. Growing up in Northern England, my mum’s record collection, full of protest poetry and soulful jazz, shaped my values. Opening with The Last Poets honors those who laid this groundwork. This hour reflects those inspiring influences.

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0:00:22
The Last PoetsThe Last Poets
Opposites
0:02:06
Gil Scott-HeronGil Scott-Heron
Save The Children
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Rev. Harvey GatesRev. Harvey Gates
It's Hard To Live In This Old World

Nina SimoneNina Simone
Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter
Pat Thomas, Pat Thomas, Kwashibu Area BandKwashibu Area Band
Oye Asem
Tula Dubula (Live At Berliner Philharmonie 1978)
Miriam Makeba, Dollar Brand Quartet
Dorothy AshbyDorothy Ashby
Action Line
Don CherryDon Cherry
Universal Mother
Yvonne FairYvonne Fair
It Should Have Been Me
Curtis MayfieldCurtis Mayfield
We The People Who Are Darker Than Blue
Marva Josie, Marva Josie, Earl "Fatha" Hines OrchestraEarl "Fatha" Hines Orchestra
He Does It Better
Maraba BlueMaraba Blue
Abdullah Ibrahim
Pharoah SandersPharoah Sanders
The Creator Has A Master Plan (Edit)
L. DanielsL. Daniels
Nitecap

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GROUNDWORK W/ MAE SASS

Roots is about the sounds and stories that shaped my view. Growing up in Northern England, my mum’s record collection, full of protest poetry and soulful jazz, shaped my values. Opening with The Last Poets honors those who laid this groundwork. This hour reflects those inspiring influences.

Roots is about the sounds and stories that shaped my view. Growing up in Northern England, my mum’s record collection, full of protest poetry and soulful jazz, shaped my values. Opening with The Last Poets honors those who laid this groundwork. This hour reflects those inspiring influences.

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GROUNDWORK W/ MAE SASS

Roots is about the sounds and stories that shaped my view. Growing up in Northern England, my mum’s record collection, full of protest poetry and soulful jazz, shaped my values. Opening with The Last Poets honors those who laid this groundwork. This hour reflects those inspiring influences.

Roots is about the sounds and stories that shaped my view. Growing up in Northern England, my mum’s record collection, full of protest poetry and soulful jazz, shaped my values. Opening with The Last Poets honors those who laid this groundwork. This hour reflects those inspiring influences.

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