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Roots
A root is the part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors the plant body, and absorbs and stores water and nutrients. Root or roots may also refer to: Art, entertainment, and media * ''The Root'' (magazine), an online magazine focusing on African-American culture * The Roots, a location in the video game '' Kya: Dark Lineage'' Films * ''Roots'' (film) (), a 1955 Mexican drama * '' Poor Relatives'', also released as ''Roots'', a 2005 Russian film * ''Roots'', the English title for the 2019 Tamil film '' Sethum Aayiram Pon'' Literature and stage plays * ''Koreni'' (novel) (English: ''The Roots''), a 1954 novel by Serbian author Dobrica Ćosić * ''Roots'' (play), a 1958 play by Arnold Wesker * '' Roots: The Saga of an American Family'', a 1976 novel by Alex Haley about slavery in the United States Music * Root (chord), the fundamental note of a chord * Roots music (other) Groups and individuals * Root (band), a Czech metal band * Root (singer), a Japan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Roots
The Roots are an American Hip-hop, hip hop band formed in 1987 by singer Black Thought, Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter and drummer Questlove, Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Roots serve as the house band on NBC's ''The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'', having served in the same role on ''Late Night with Jimmy Fallon'' from 2009 to 2014. Current regular members of The Roots on ''The Tonight Show'' are Captain Kirk Douglas (guitar), Mark Kelley (bass), James Poyser (keyboards), Ian Hendrickson-Smith (saxophone), Damon "Tuba Gooding Jr." Bryson (sousaphone), Stro Elliot (keyboards and drums), Dave Guy (trumpet), Kamal Gray (keyboards), and Raymond Angry (keyboards). The Roots are known for a jazz rap, jazzy and eclectic approach to hip hop featuring live musical instruments and the group's work has consistently been met with critical acclaim. ThoughtCo ranked the band #7 on its list of the 25 Best Hip-Hop Groups of All-Time, calling them "Hip-hop's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (Sepultura Album)
''Roots'' is the sixth studio album by Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. It was released in Europe on and in the U.S. three weeks later on March 12 by Roadrunner Records. It is the band's last studio album to feature founding member and vocalist/rhythm guitarist Max Cavalera, who left the band in late 1996 while the band was on tour to promote the album. Following the shift to slower tempos and Latin-tinged rhythms on the album '' Chaos A.D.'', ''Roots'' delves even further into Brazilian musical textures and features significant contributions from iconic Brazilian musician Carlinhos Brown, who guided and arranged the sections throughout the album that feature ensemble percussion playing. Both in sound and overall aesthetic, ''Roots'' is also a conscious nod to Brazil's marginalized indigenous population and cultures. The song "Itsári" features a Xavante chant that re-appears on the song "Born Stubborn" and serves as a loose thematic thread for the whole album, which on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (film)
A root is the part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors the plant body, and absorbs and stores water and nutrients. Root or roots may also refer to: Art, entertainment, and media * ''The Root'' (magazine), an online magazine focusing on African-American culture * The Roots, a location in the video game '' Kya: Dark Lineage'' Films * ''Roots'' (film) (), a 1955 Mexican drama * '' Poor Relatives'', also released as ''Roots'', a 2005 Russian film * ''Roots'', the English title for the 2019 Tamil film '' Sethum Aayiram Pon'' Literature and stage plays * ''Koreni'' (novel) (English: ''The Roots''), a 1954 novel by Serbian author Dobrica Ćosić * ''Roots'' (play), a 1958 play by Arnold Wesker * '' Roots: The Saga of an American Family'', a 1976 novel by Alex Haley about slavery in the United States Music * Root (chord), the fundamental note of a chord * Roots music (other) Groups and individuals * Root (band), a Czech metal band * Root (singer), a Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Root
In vascular plants, the roots are the plant organ, organs of a plant that are modified to provide anchorage for the plant and take in water and nutrients into the plant body, which allows plants to grow taller and faster. They are most often below the surface of the soil, but roots can also be aerial root, aerial or aerating, that is, growing up above the ground or especially above water. Function The major functions of roots are absorption of water, plant nutrition and anchoring of the plant body to the ground. Types of Roots (major rooting system) Plants exhibit two main root system types: ''taproot'' and ''fibrous'', with variations like adventitious, aerial, and buttress roots, each serving specific functions. Taproot System Characterized by a single, main root growing vertically downward, with smaller lateral roots branching off. Examples. Dandelions, carrots, and many dicot plants. Fibrous RootSystem Consists of a network of thin, branching roots that spread out from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (Shawn McDonald Album)
''Roots'' is the third studio album by American Christian singer-songwriter Shawn McDonald. The album was released on March 11, 2008, by Sparrow Records. This album was produced by Christopher Stevens. The album got commercial successes and positive reception. Background The third studio album from American-Christian musician Shawn McDonald is entitled "Roots". The album was produced by Christopher Stevens, and it released on March 11, 2008, through Sparrow Records. Critical reception ''Roots'' garnered generally positive reception from nine music critics ratings and reviews. At ''Christianity Today'', Russ Breimeier rated the album four-and-a-half stars, remarking how the release "finds the rapidly burgeoning singer/songwriter becoming even more grounded in his creative abilities", and this makes it "easily his finest work to date." Andree Farias of AllMusic rated the album four stars, stating that "Roots brings all of those elements together with far more focus and balance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (EP)
The EP ''Roots'' was released by Orla Gartland on 11 November 2013. All songs on the album were performed by Orla Gartland. Prior to the album release, the title track "Roots" and the song "Clueless" were released as music videos. Reception The ''Irish Independent'' interviewed Gartland upon the release and reported that she "...just released her debut EP Roots which climbed to the number one slot during the first week of release on iTunes." UK based ''Fortitude Magazine'' wrote "Within its first day 'Roots' has already hit the No.1 spot in the UK and Ireland singer/songwriter charts and No.3 in Ireland's main chart." On 24 November, the ''Irish Mirror'' featured Gartland in a full-page article and stated "last Tuesday on iTunes her debut EP, Roots, hit No1 in the main Irish albums chart, 15 in the main UK albums chart and No2 in the US singer/songwriter chart." The title track "Roots" was named Apple iTunes "Single of the Week" in the UK and Ireland in November of 2013. Reviewe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (Johnny Winter Album)
''Roots'' is an album by blues guitarist and singer Johnny Winter. His first studio album in seven years, it was released by Megaforce Records on September 27, 2011. On ''Roots'', Winter and his band perform eleven blues standards. Each song features a different guest performer. These featured musical artists include Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, John Popper, Vince Gill, and Johnny's brother Edgar Winter. ''Roots'' was Johnny Winter's penultimate studio album. Before he died on July 16, 2014, he had largely completed work on '' Step Back'', which was released on September 2, 2014. Production In a 2012 interview, ''Roots'' producer and guitarist Paul Nelson said, "Johnny used to play with Eric Clapton on these "Crossroads" projects every four years or so, and he'd always include one or two of these traditional songs on every album. We thought, why not do an album of all traditional songs that everyone loves? I asked Johnny to pick out the songs and it took him 15 minutes. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (play)
''Roots'' (1958) is the second play by Arnold Wesker in The Wesker Trilogy. The first part is ''Chicken Soup with Barley'' and the final play is '' I'm Talking about Jerusalem''. ''Roots'' focuses on Beatie Bryant as she makes the transition from being an uneducated working-class woman obsessed with Ronnie, her unseen liberal boyfriend, to a woman who can express herself and the struggles of her time. It is written in the Norfolk dialect of the people on which it focuses, and is considered to be one of Wesker's kitchen sink dramas. ''Roots'' was first presented at the Belgrade Theatre, Coventry, in May 1959 with Joan Plowright in the lead before transferring to the Royal Court Theatre, London. Plot Act 1 Beatie arrives back in her native Norfolk to stay with her sister. Act 2 Beatie visits her parents. Act 3 Beatie and her family await Ronnie's arrival, until a letter arrives from him announcing he is leaving Beatie. Notable productions Gene Wilder made his off-Broadway deb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (Blue Mountain Album)
''Roots'' is an album by the American band Blue Mountain, released in 2001. Critical reception ''The Washington Post'' stated that "the songs are reawakened by loose, spirited garage-rock arrangements dominated by aryHudson's singing, lead guitar work and newly prominent fiddling." '' The News-Gazette'' called the album "a brilliant example of Americana at its finest." Track listing #"Rye Whiskey" - 3:47 #"Rain and Snow" - 3:44 #"Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair" - 5:03 #"Banks of the Pontchartrain" - 5:00 #"That Nasty Swing" (by Cliff Carlisle) - 3:20 #"Spring of '65" - 4:13 #"Riley and Spencer" - 3:20 #"Young and Tender Ladies" - 3:36 #" I'm Thinking Tonight of My Blue Eyes" (by A.P. Carter) - 2:30 #"Little Stream of Whiskey" - 3:03 #"Go Away Devil" (Bonus track) - 5:47 #"Shady Grove" (Bonus track) - 5:55 #"Country Blues" (by Dock Boggs) (Bonus track) - 5:21 #"900 Miles" (Bonus track) - 3:04 All songs are traditional, except tracks #5, 9, 13 as indicated. All so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (Curtis Mayfield Album)
''Roots'' is Curtis Mayfield’s second studio album, released in October 1971. Having received critical praise from a variety of publications, the album is regarded as not just one of Mayfield's best works but also as a classic release of the '70s soul era, with Allmusic critic Bruce Eder stating that "the album soars on some of the sweetest and most eloquent... soul sounds heard up to that time". The album became a commercial success as well, hitting the #6 slot on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart. Track listing Original release All songs written and composed by Curtis Mayfield, except as noted. #"Get Down" – 5:45 #"Keep On Keeping On" – 5:08 #"Underground" – 5:15 #"We Got to Have Peace" – 4:44 #"Beautiful Brother of Mine" – 7:23 #"Now You're Gone" (Mayfield, Joseph Scott) – 6:50 #"Love to Keep You in My Mind" – 3:48 Bonus tracks In 1999, Rhino Records re-released the album with four bonus tracks including a demo version of "Underground" and single edit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (The Everly Brothers Album)
''Roots'' is a 1968 studio album by American singing duo the Everly Brothers. Originally on the Warner Bros. label, the album was re-released on CD in 1995 by Warner Bros. and in 2005 by Collectors' Choice Music. The album is a classic example of early country rock. Critical reception On its release, ''Roots'' was not a commercial success for the Everly Brothers,Unterberger, RichieLiner notes Richie Unterberger official website. Accessed October 7, 2007. failing to widen their fanbase in spite of their excursion into the new field of country rock. Escott, ColinEverly Brothers. Adapted from The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s ''Encyclopedia of Country Music'', Oxford University Press. Hosted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Accessed October 7, 2007. At the time of its release, ''Rolling Stone'', which awarded the album 4 stars in its coverage of the band in ''The New Rolling Stone Album Guide'', described the album as "a showcase for the superb talent of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roots (Cedar Walton Album)
''Roots'' is an album by pianist Cedar Walton which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Astor Place label. Reception Allmusic reviewed the album stating "this is a solid, modern hard bop date that reaches its potential".Yanow, S.Allmusic Review accessed February 24, 2015 All About Jazz observed "Cedar Walton is a treasure with an uncanny sense for composition, arrangement, and performance. His most recent recording Roots readily bears this out. His music is layered, as is his band... This is sophisticated and readily consumable mainstream jazz that is well recommended".Bailey, C. M.All About Jazz Review June 1, 1999 JazzTimes said "Cedar Walton is an heir to those class acts that have made the piano so often the repository of the orchestral voice of jazz... Here he gets a chance to give voice to his muse through a larger ensemble... the compositions sound fresh-benefitting from these new arrangements and from the range of solo styles that play over them".Bennett, B.JazzTimes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
