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Questlove with Anthony DeCurtis
Written by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Narrated by Anthony DeCurtis
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Drummer, DJ, producer, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and member of The Roots – Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, is the unmistakable heartbeat of Philadelphia’s most influential hip-hop group. He is also the Musical Director for “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” where his beloved Roots crew serves as house band. Beyond that, this 4-time GRAMMY Award winning musician’s indisputable reputation has landed him musical directing positions with everyone from D’Angelo to Eminem to Jay-Z.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Questlove is a modern-day genius with an encyclopedic knowledge of music. His understanding of how music and history intertwine and reflect upon each other is unparalleled. How lucky we are to be alive during his time.