By Cameron Lee May 8, 2026 (updated) The North Carolina Folk Festival has announced its biggest lineup to date, with Philadelphia-based instrumental hip-hop collective The Roots — led by Black Thought and Questlove — headlining the state’s largest free music festival, taking place in downtown Greensboro from September 18-20. Also headlining the festival is bluegrass … Continue reading North Carolina Folk Festival has announced The Roots as its 2026 headliner in Greensboro