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The Legendary: A Film About The Roots [Video]

I Am Ayo February 17, 2011 ., Documentaries, Film, Music 1 Comment

During The Legendary Roots Crew’s acclaimed Hennessey Artistry Tour, where they were joined on different dates by the likes of Ron Isley, Eve, Mary J. Blige and Erykah Badu, film maker Can Be and journalist/presenter Jeff Baraka came together to film and document the Grammy award winning band.

During the latter part of 2010 Jeff Baraka and I had the opportunity to cover a number of concerts on the Hennessey Artistry Tour with the Legendary Roots Crew. I have always been a huge fan of the music created by the best band to ever grace the Hip-Hop genre. In this film I wanted to not only highlight the versatility of a group that has played with most everyone in the industry. But also capture candid moments of real human beings just trying to share the gifts they have been given to the best of their abilities. In addition to the Hennessey Tour, we got an chance to sit down with drummer ?uestlove at the House of Blues in Chicago as the Roots gave the audience a glimpse of why they are considered by many the hardest working band in show biz. All and all the Roots have proven time again that they are indeed Legendary.

During the latter part of 2010 Jeff Baraka and I had the opportunity to cover a number of concerts on the Hennessey Artistry Tour with the Legendary Roots Crew. I have always been a huge fan of the music created by the best band to ever grace the Hip-Hop genre. In this film I wanted to not only highlight the versatility of a group that has played with most everyone in the industry. But also capture candid moments of real human beings just trying to share the gifts they have been given to the best of their abilities. In addition to the Hennessey Tour, we got an chance to sit down with drummer ?uestlove at the House of Blues in Chicago as the Roots gave the audience a glimpse of why they are considered by many the hardest working band in show biz. All and all the Roots have proven time again that they are indeed Legendary.

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Ayo "I Am Ayo" Biyibi is a, humorous London born, passionate music lover of duel Sierra Leonean and Nigerian origin. With a background in Graphic Design and Digital Promotion, “I Am Ayo” can’t help but comment fervently about issues involving music, graphic art, and all things digital, especially if the lines between them are blurred. Expect to be entertained. @iam_Ayo

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