Questlove on ‘Shuffle Culture'

Soundcheck | Apr 12, 2012

The shuffle setting on iPods and digital music players has changed how we experience recorded music. Drummer Questlove of The Roots and friends are emulating the juxtaposition and freedom of the shuffle setting in live concerts at BAM this week. He joins us to talk about shuffle and take calls. 

Listeners: Do you use the shuffle setting on your music player? Why...or why not? Tell us below!

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