Roots is about the sounds and stories that shaped my view. Growing up in Northern England, my mum’s record collection, full of protest poetry and soulful jazz, shaped my values. Opening with The Last Poets honors those who laid this groundwork. This hour reflects those inspiring influences. Find the full tracklist and related episodes on NTS: https://www.nts.live/shows/roots-2025/episodes/roots-2025-groundwork-w-mae-sass-10th-october-2025
