The Roots

Justly venerated Philadelphia rap crew the Roots, anchored by Black Thought and Questlove, will take a recess from the Tonight Show stage to bring their jazzy take on hip-hop to L.A. for two year-end concerts at the Walt Disney Concert Hall this New Year’s Eve. KCRW’s Novena Carmel will kick things off with a DJ set and complimentary champagne toast. After the show, you can walk across the street and join the free N.Y.E.L.A. celebration at Gloria Molina Grand Park.