The Soul of Music
Soul is what makes music real. It's what people feel
Questlove
American drummer, music producer and documentarian, leader of The Roots, known for his work as musical director of The Tonight Show and his philosophy of creativity.
All moments: Questlove
- Documenting History — Questlove
As a documentarian, I feel a responsibility to preserve the history of Black music and culture
- The Drum Tells a Story — Questlove
The drum is the heartbeat of music. It's what keeps everyone together
- The Next Generation of Talent — Questlove
Young musicians bring freshness and innovation. That's what keeps art alive
- Meeting with Masters — Questlove
When you meet a musician who inspired you, it changes your life
- Inspiration for Generations — Questlove
Earth Wind & Fire inspired me more than any other group. They showed me what's possible
- The Machinery of Creativity — Questlove
People don't understand that with an extra four hours of technical patience, they can achieve the sound they want to hear
Related moments
- Birth of a Legend — Paul McCartney
The Beatles were about growth. We changed every single day.
- All Music Is Folk Music — Louis Armstrong
All music is folk music. I ain't never heard a horse sing a song.
- The Power of Compassion — Michael Jackson
The most important thing is love and compassion. They override everything.
- Music Is Life — Jon Batiste
Music is a spiritual practice, a therapy, a way to connect us to ourselves and each other
- Alien Artist — David Bowie
I never tried to fit in. I prefer to be myself, even if it's alien.
- Compromise and Conscience — Bob Dylan
I'll never sell my soul for money or fame. It's my only true asset.