Music to Tune into this Weekend

BY The Modern East Staff

Here’s the thing, whether it be boredom, stress, happiness, sadness, or pretty much any type of emotion, there isn’t any one music can’t match, elevate or heal. So at times like this, we know that music from your favorite artists, live in your own home is almost vital.

We also know that there’s no way you’ve kept track of what’s available. But fear not! Here at the Modern East, we’ve taken the time to compile a list of livestreams, coming to you from some of the biggest musicians in the world, so that you don’t have to:

Questlove

If you’re into jazz, rap, or some neo-soul, you’re probably already a huge fan of this artist. If not, here’s your opportunity!

Questlove, drummer in Grammy Award-winning band The Roots, famous amongst the common masses for being the main band at the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, is going live every day from now until the very end of the week, for your enjoyment. Expect some hip-hop, jazz, and a whole lot of soul.

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Call it new normal. Call it paradigm shift. Up until 3 weeks ago I didn’t even know we had an active @youtube community like that lol—-welp….here it is the official YOUTUBE re-launching of @TheRoots channel. While we are daily trying to figure out ways for us to play as a group while practicing #SocialDistancing we are always thinking of new ways to be creative & leaving our comfort zone which is on of the best things ever for those in the entertainment field. We got gems from @qls & @blackthought & @kirklloyd & @jamespoyser —-follow and subscribe please!!! We will keep the treats coming!

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James Blake

This artist is a personal favorite. If you don’t know his name, you most probably still know his work. This producer/singer-songwriter has composed and produced some of your favorite songs off the Black Panther album, he co-produced as well as featured in Beyonce’s Lemonade and Kendrick Lamar’s Damn and he’s also composed songs on Jay-Z’s 4:44 and Travis Scott’s Astroworld. Need I say more?

Blake’s livestreams aren’t exactly scheduled but the upside is that you can find them on his Instagram Story Highlights. So you can listen in whenever you feel like it!

Photo Credits // Dustin Downing, Billboard

Diplo’s Virtual World Tour

Photo Credits // (@diplo

Speaking of highly acclaimed producers, we’re sure you know this one! DJ and Grammy Award-winning producer Diplo has taken it upon himself to do go on a virtual tour simply to entertain and keep people safe.

Not only that, but he’s also bringing his DJ friends along with him (Dillon Francis, the latter 2 of Major Lazer, Secular Sabbath, Rhye, etc) so expect music to cater to all your moods!

Every day, from the comfort of your own home, dance the night away with some of the best hits DJed by artists most have paid thousands of dirhams to experience.

Here’s some even better news: all his sets are available to re-experience on Youtube.

The urge to leave the house doesn’t seem so strong when you can hang with Diplo and co., am I right?