The Root is a three-part series on Worldwide FM, delving into the root of community archiving in Sheffield, UK. Inspired by a central theme in Zadie Smith’s White Teeth, this series dives into generational identity through the sonic heritage of Sheffield’s marginalised communities.

Curated by Sheffield-based archivist and producer Ella Barrett and fused together by sound artist and producer Callum McMillan Rice, The Root aims to showcase the cultural significance of sound in shaping cultural and urban identity. Think archive meets techno, oral history meets ambient textures. It’s about hearing the city differently and asking what sound can tell us about who we are and where we come from.