Hip-Hop Visionaries Return For 8th Annual 'Roots Jam Session'

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Returning on the eve of the Grammy Awards, the 8th annual Roots Jam Session is back at the House Of Blues.

The announcement comes on the heels of The Roots' 7th Grammy nomination for Best Traditional R&B Performance for "Surrender" with Betty Wright.

With an audience packed full of musicians and talent from every area of the entertainment industry, The Roots Jam Session is a night where unique mash-ups and groundbreaking music is created. Past performers and attendees include Jay-Z, Norah Jones, Cee-Lo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Slash, Black Eyed Peas, Fall Out Boy, Mos Def, Beyoncè, Queen Latifah, Bill Maher, Snoop Dog, Matisyahu, Anita Baker, Queens of the Stone Age, K'naan, Corinne Bailey Rae, John Mayer, Chelsea Handler, Travis Barker and Prince.

In addition to the performances, The Roots Jam Session is annually interwoven with themes of social awareness, partnering with top organizations dedicated to creating global change. The goal is to entertain but also to utilize the power of its high-profile attendees to make an impact and educate audiences outside of the Jam.

The Roots Jam Session has previously partnered with organizations from Save Darfur to Green Music Group. This year's cause partner is United Roots, an organization that engages and empowers marginalized youth in a variety of socially innovative ways from arts and media training, career and workforce development, community engagement and wellness services by creating a safe and sustainable environment for youth to heal and grow.

Talent for the Jam will be announced in the upcoming days.