The Roots hip hop band

The Roots at The Montreal Jazz Festival

Gig Alerts | Jun 28, 2022

The Roots at The Montreal Jazz Festival (Festival international de Jazz de Montréal)
June 30-July 9
The Roots play on July 9 at 9:30PM

The Montreal Jazz Festival is starting up on June 30, and if you’re thinking, "well, I’m in New York, why would I need to go to Montreal to hear jazz?", the answer lies in the festival’s eclectic lineup, which includes jazz greats like bassist Christian McBride and singer Dee Dee Bridgewater, but also the retro-dance band Pink Martini, and on the closing night, the essential rap group the Roots. Best of all, two-thirds of the events, including the Roots’ concert on July 9, are free. It might be worth a trip. The Roots close the Montreal Jazz Festival on July 9 with a free concert. 

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

Top Stories

9/11 25 Years Later: Remembering the Ordinary Americans Who Died on 9/11

New Jersey columnist Mike Kelly, tells the stories of ordinary Americans, who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.
The Brian Lehrer Show |

2026 Fall Schedule Change

WNYC followed up with people whose voices we captured in the aftermath of the September 11th attack to hear their reflections.
WNYC |

Colin Kaepernick, Ten Years After Taking a Knee

In his new memoir, “The Perilous Fight,” the former N.F.L. star recounts the backlash he faced from the league.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

A Documentary Spotlights the Oldest People in the World

All Of It with Alison Stewart |
YOU ARE ONLINE