Roots Of American Music

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Roots Of American Music We use live music to educate, inspire, and comfort people in settings where exposure to music performance is limited or non-existent.

We serve NE Ohio K-12 schools, senior residential communities, & adult day communities. We nourish our neighborhoods with the transformative power of music through education and performance. We use live music to educate, inspire, and comfort people in settings where exposure to music performance is limited or non-existent (music deserts). We serve Northeast Ohio citizens in K-12 schools, residential communities serving seniors, and adult day communities serving the physically and developmentally challenged.

10/13/2026

Mark your calendars for October 28th


Come hear pay tribute to one of the most prolific pioneers of blues and roots music: Robert Johnson!

We can't wait to see you there!

10/09/2026

A look back at our Guitar Petting Zoo at IngenuityFest!

A huge thank you to Guitar Riot for helping provide the instruments that made this experience possible.

At Roots of American Music, it brings us so much joy to create music and meaningful programming in all kinds of spaces. Through beginner-friendly instruments and hands on experiences like the Guitar Petting Zoo, we’re making music more accessible and giving people of all ages the opportunity to explore, experiment, and experience the joy of making music.

Interested in bringing Roots of American Music programming to your school, community center, or next event? Reach out to us to learn more about bringing music to your space!

Join us for the next installment of Masters of American Music as celebrates the life and music of legendary bluesman Ro...
10/07/2026

Join us for the next installment of Masters of American Music as celebrates the life and music of legendary bluesman Robert Johnson.

A foundational figure in the history of the blues, Robert Johnson's music and songwriting have influenced generations of artists and helped shape the sound of American music.

Wednesday, October 28 at 6:00 PM
Visible Voice Books, 4601 Lorain Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102
$15

Presented by Roots of American Music and .

We hope to see you there!

10/05/2026

WHAT A NIGHT!

Deeply Woven was a beautiful celebration of music, community, and the work that makes Roots of American Music possible all year long.

Thank you to everyone who came out, shared their support, made a donation, volunteered, performed, and helped make this evening so special. We're deeply grateful for this community.

A special thank you to for hosting us, and to the incredible artists who helped make the evening unforgettable: and Kevin Richards!

We're also grateful to our presenting sponsor, Tyler Village, and our additional event supporters:
Jazz-Library
Grover Trophy Music Group
Gotta Groove Records
R.h.e.m.a. YES
Fuzion
The Hooley House Yorktown Lanes
Mander Creative Marketing

And thank you to our individual donors, The Ohio Arts Council, Cuyahoga Arts and Culture, and our other grant makers who support Roots throughout the year.
We're grateful to be woven into such a vibrant community.

10/01/2026

TODAY'S THE DAY!
Tonight, we come together for Deeply Woven, our annual fundraiser celebrating the music, stories, and traditions that connect us all.
Join us tonight, October 1st at for an evening of live music, a New Orleans-inspired menu from Chef Wyn, an auction, and plenty of good company!
Your support helps Roots of American Music continue bringing meaningful music education and cultural programming to our community.
Tickets are still available, we can't wait to see you tonight!

09/30/2026

Another great evening of our monthly concert series: Masters of American Music at Visible Voice Books

A special thank you to Charlie Mosbrook for helping curate an engaging and educational exploration of Woody Guthrie’s life, music, and legacy. We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this another memorable evening of learning, music, and storytelling.

And a reminder that Deeply Woven is TOMORROW, October 1st at Brothers Lounge! Join Roots of American Music for an evening celebrating music, community, and connection, featuring live music, a New Orleans-inspired menu from Chef Wyn, and more.

Tickets are still available, we’d love to see you there!

09/30/2026

What a weekend at !

We're looking back on an unforgettable few days at the Music Meadow Stage, filled with incredible performances, new faces, and plenty of music shared with our Cleveland community.

A huge thank you to every artist who joined us, everyone who stopped by, and the Ingenuity Fest team for making it all possible!

Here's a look back at the 2026 Music Meadow Stage!

We met lots of new faces at this weekend! So we figured we re introduce ROOTS!It was a great reminder of just how many ...
09/28/2026

We met lots of new faces at this weekend!

So we figured we re introduce ROOTS!
It was a great reminder of just how many ways music can bring people together.

At ROOTS of American Music, we create opportunities for people of all ages to connect, learn, create, and experience the power of music whether that's in a classroom, a community space, or at a live performance.

Here's a little more about who we are and what we do.

Swipe through to meet ROOTS!

Scroll through for the full schedule at the Music Meadow Stage and more on our Special Workshops!We're excited to see yo...
09/25/2026

Scroll through for the full schedule at the Music Meadow Stage and more on our Special Workshops!

We're excited to see you all at Ingenuity Cleveland tonight and so grateful for the festival for working with us on this stage!

Gruve Tonic kicks things off at 6:30!

Address

P. O. Box 24487
Cleveland, OH
44124

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+12169780363

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