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The Legendary Roots Are Part of Billboard's 'Green 10'
Congrats to The Roots for making Billboard's list of the most green bands, "acts that, through their actions in the past year, are making a difference with environmental issues and inspiring their peers to do the same." Being musically progressive is one thing, but we have to give these guys props for incorporating certain practices into their actual lifestyle.
At this year's edition of their annual pre-Grammy Awards all-star jam session (dubbed the Green Carpet Bash), the Philadelphia-based hip-hop crew gave away signed compost bins in an effort to promote the practice. Devoted animal lovers, the band members have also worked frequently with PETA, most recently on the "Stop the Violence: Go Veg!" campaign. And their activism has caught on among Roots fans. Check out Okayplayer.com, an online community led in part by drummer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson, where recent discussion-board topics included "Should horticulture replace agriculture?" and "Anyone know any recipes that are rich in vitamin B17?"This definitely inspires confidence in them as artists, although I'm one of the least green people I know. Although in spite of its intentions this green movement is bordering on "hip trend", it's good to see an act of color on the list.
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