Future Rootz

heads to ... We are honored to be part of - , a global celebration of music, movement, and cultural connection as part of Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City festival in New York City.

((Saturday, June 13, 2026)) join Summer for the City for an evening dedicated to the sounds that bring people together across borders, generations, and cultures.

Rooted in Chicago and inspired by the rhythms of the African and Latin diasporas, Future Rootz will share a journey through global grooves, tropical sounds, and dance-floor traditions that remind us music is a universal language.

From Chicago to NYC. From local roots to global rhythms. Many cultures. One dance floor.

((05.19.26))

Radio presents a special Cuban Beat & Fantasía interview + listening session with and (()) sharing insights, stories, and cuts from the release.

Tuesday, May 19
10PM–12AM CST
WLPN-LP 105.5FM Chicago
🔗 lumpenradio.com

((05.16.26))

celebrating release of Cuban Beat & Fantasia
w/ special guest (())
((Logan Square))
+ + = Presente

((MAY 2026))

FRIDAY ((05.08.26))

We’re celebrating the release of , a limited-edition vinyl project of rare and previously unreleased recordings from from the 70s–80s.

Join us for a + reel-to-reel listening session with and (, NYC).

((Friday, May 15 2026))
7PM —
((Free / Gratis))
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Saturday ((05.02.26))
Vibes
w/
W/ 15% of sales going to
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((9PM needledrop))

((Funk, soul, hiphop, Afrobeat, Disco, House, Latin ))

Deep Cuts

THURSDAY, 04/30 ((6–8 PM))
Open to the Public at Life on Marz ((1950 N Western Ave))

⭐ AfroQbano (()), host of Future Rootz (()) and co-founder of Future Rootz Records, spins at Life on Marz this Thursday! Known for bringing vintage Afro-Cuban rhythms: Afro-beat, reggae, soul and everything in-between, AfroQbano always brings the heat. 🌴

Can’t make it? Listen in ((live)) on WLPN-LP Chicago 105.5 FM Lumpen Radio!
Treat your ears to a good time at Life on Marz Community Club every Thursday from 6–8pm or listen in on Lumpen Radio. Come say hi to your favorite DJs!

((04.25.26))

Magical sounds from the 70s–80s.
Compiled by &

& are proud to announce a limited-edition vinyl release bringing together rare recordings from , including previously unreleased tracks and songs unavailable for decades outside of private collections and forgotten reels.

Pre-order April 18 (Bandcamp)
Available May 15

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at for a record fair and day party featuring Sonorama, DJs.

Browse local vinyl record vendors offering records in all styles while enjoying a vibrant daytime soundtrack of eclectic selections, deep cuts, and dancefloor-ready sounds.

Whether you are crate-digging for hidden gems or just coming to soak in the music and atmosphere, this is a celebration of vinyl culture, community, and great DJs in one of Chicagos best spaces.

*Interested vinyl vendors please email [email protected]