2016 Anne d’Harnoncourt Award for Artistic Excellence
Tariq Trotter, better known as Black Thought, is an American rap artist and the lead singer/MC for the Philadelphia-based Hip-Hop group, The Roots. Trotter, who co-founded The Roots with drummer Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, is widely lauded for his complex and politically aware lyrical content, his sharply honed live performances, and his poignant acting roles.