In this exclusive excerpt from Questlove's fascinating new book, the Roots drummer writes how an old song by The Police informed his discovery of his African roots.
Questlove breaks down how he discovered his ancestry from Alabama. This trace is a metaphor that explains the overall point of the book: the interconnectedness of humanity. History and humanity is what creates culture, which is why storytellers like Quest are imperative for the future.
In the summer of 1981, I shot a movie. Maybe that’s a little grandiose. I went to a performing arts school, and the director visited our class and selected a few students to star in a movie he was making called West Side Store about a group of kids trying to open up a neighborhood bodega.
There’s one more musical footnote to “Does Everyone Stare” that has ensured that it’s followed me around my whole life. Sting has made a glorious career out of harmonizing the wrong notes with himself. It’s done so brashly, with such a Pee-Wee Herman–style I-meant-to-do-that defiance that it’s actually how I craft my notes now for the rest of the Roots whenever we cover a Police song on.
I can relate the history dispassionately. That’s something to practice. It’s important. If you let all your emotions in all the time when you’re giving historical accounts, you may find yourself too often overcome by sorrow, rage, and wonder. But during the show, and after it, it hit me hard. In 1860, the international slave trade had been banned for more than a half-century, which didn’t stop slavers from making the trip.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Skeletal remains and clothing were found during Brian Laundrie search at reserve, Florida police saySkeletal remains found during the search for Brian Laundrie at the Carlton Reserve on Wednesday are of a human, police in Florida say. Investigators also found clothing believed to belong to Laundrie, the fiancée of Gabby Petito.
Lire la suite »
Fact Check: Jen Psaki's claim on police officer COVID deathsThe White House press secretary referred to COVID deaths among police officers when discussing vaccine mandates.
Lire la suite »
Police Increasingly Cite Climate Disasters When Seeking Military Gear, Documents ShowA controversial Pentagon program is fast-tracking shipments of surplus military gear to police departments that claim to be preparing for climate disasters. The consequences could be deadly.
Lire la suite »
KKK flyers threatening 'commies' who 'took down statues' prompt police to step up patrolsPolice in Henrico County, Virginia, said 'acts of intimidation will not be tolerated' as they asked residents with information about the leaflets to come forward.
Lire la suite »
New York will require police, firefighters and other city workers to be vaccinatedNew York City will require police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be placed on unpaid leave.
Lire la suite »
Police Say Man Who Died At Phish Concert Reportedly 'Leapt' From Elevated AreaNearly an hour later at 9:45 p.m., on-duty officers were alerted to another man who had fallen.
Lire la suite »