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Music on the Mall
Occurring on the first Thursday of the month from June through September, Music on the Mall comprises history, music and fun. Friends and families pack a picnic and a blanket and grab a piece of lawn or chair outside the Independence Visitor Center, right in the heart of Historic Philadelphia,...
Credit: Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
Global Fusion Weekend
People of all races and ethnicities converge at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing for the free Global Fusion Weekend. The world of cultural music and entertainment overflows as local and national artists perform for the crowd, ethnic dancers show off their skills, kids enjoy activities just for them and...
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
The Roots Picnic
The pioneering hip-hop group The Roots wows the crowd during the annual Roots Picnic, a day-long concert at Penn’s Landing. The 2009 show also featured Philly’s own Santigold, Writtenhouse, Back to Basics, TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, Public Enemy and others....
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
The Roots Picnic
Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson and Kirk “Captain Kirk” Douglas of the pioneering hip-hop group The Roots wow the crowd during the annual Roots Picnic, a day-long concert at Penn’s Landing. The 2009 show also featured Philly’s own Santigold, Writtenhouse, Back to Basics, TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, Public Enemy...
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
The Roots Picnic
In addition to the pioneering hip-hop group The Roots, the day-long Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing featured Philly’s own Santigold, Writtenhouse, Back to Basics, TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, Public Enemy and others....
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
The Roots Picnic
In addition to the pioneering hip-hop group The Roots, the 2009 Roots Picnic—taking place annually at Penn’s Landing—featured Philly’s own Santigold, Writtenhouse, Back to Basics, TV on the Radio, The Black Keys, Public Enemy and others....
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
The Roots Picnic
Tarik “Black Thought” Trotter of the pioneering hip-hop group The Roots sings to the crowd during the second annual Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing. The Roots are Philadelphia’s honorary creative ambassadors for 2009, part of the new Philly 360º™ initiative that highlights the city’s creative scene. The day-long concert also...
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
The Roots Picnic
Damon “Tuba Gooding Jr.” Bryson gives it his all during the second annual Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing. The Roots are Philadelphia’s honorary creative ambassadors for 2009, part of the new Philly 360º™ initiative that highlights the city’s creative scene. The day-long concert also featured Philly’s own Santigold, Writtenhouse, Back...
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC
The Roots Picnic
Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson of the pioneering hip-hop group The Roots adjusts his signature hair pick during the second annual Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing on June 6, 2009. The Roots are Philadelphia’s honorary creative ambassadors for 2009, part of the new Philly 360º initiative that highlights the city’s creative scene....
Credit: Photo by M. Kennedy for GPTMC

