The Roots At Manchester Academy 2nd December 2008
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Archived: This event was in 2008.
The Roots have announced a UK tour to celebrate the success of their eighth album, Rising Down.
The Roots are a must see gig for anyone who loves hip hop, with four Grammy nominations, a string of hit albums and a reputation for the best live shows in the genre. New album Rising Down is something of a departure for the group, marrying The Roots' eclectic Philadephia hip-hop sound with a darker political undertone, taking its inspiration from the Rodney King riots of 1992 and helped along by guest appearances from artists such as Mos Def and Common.
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