The Scene
Roots Picnic, named after its founders and iconic hip-hop legends, The Roots, takes place at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park. Expanding into New York, they have made it clear the festival will always keep its roots in Philadelphia where it has helped grow the cultural landscape. Although founded by hip-hop icons, the festival features a diverse lineup of R&B, rap, and indie alternative.
2011 Lineup
- THE ROOTS
- NAS
- WIZ KHALIFA
- ARIEL PINK
- THE DISMEMERMENT PLAN
- ESPERANZA SPALDING
- LITTLE DRAGON
- YELAWOLF
- MAC MILLER
- MAN
- MAN
- NICOS GUN
- DONN T
- BLACK THOUGH AND DJ J. PERIOD