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Roots Picnic will host its inaugural NYC edition this October. The music festival, which has been presented by hip-hop ensemble for the last nine in years in its hometown of Philadelphia, comes to Bryant Park on October 1 and 2. D’Angelo, John Mayer and the Roots serve as headliners for the first night, while David Byrne, Nile Rodgers and the Wu-Tang Clan, all backed by the Roots, top the bill on night two. The diverse lineup includes R&B sensation Jeremih, rising UK rapper Lady Leshurr, avant-rock outfit Deerhoof and up-and-coming pop singer Bibi Bourelly. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jule 10 at 10am via Ticketmaster. Check out the full lineup below
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OCTOBER 1
The Roots
D’Angelo
John Mayer
X Ambassadors
Kevin Gates
Jeremih
Stretch & Bobbitto
Everyday People feat DJ Moma
Comedy Set from Jerrod Carmichael
DJ Questlove
Lady Leshurr
Emily Wells
Chargaux
SMSHNG HRTS
Chill Moody
OCTOBER 2
The Roots
Wu-Tang Clan
David Byrne
Nile Rodgers
Trombone Shorty
Swizz Beatz
Deerhoof
EPMD
Black Thought’s Live Mixtape featuring Styles P x Royce da 5’9 x Freddie Gibbs and DJ J Period
Echosmith
Lil Uzi Vert
Daniel “Bambatta” Marley
Yuna
Comedy Set from Neal Brennan
DJ Jazzy Jeff
Grits & Biscuits
Bibi Bourelly