Exploring global underground electronic music
The Progressive Underground with Chris Campbell explores the global electronic music underground through the genres of deep house, future soul, nu-jazz, b-sides and rare grooves. Chris connects the dots and contextualizes the artists, influencers, trends, and milestones through ethereally curated playlists, exclusive in-depth interviews, audio mini-docs, and special segments that spotlight Detroit’s impact on all of the above.
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Groundbreaking Quartet Kraftwerk Forever Revolutionized Electronic Music
Chris Campbell
December 28, 2021
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French Sister Act Les Nubians Melds International Influences
Chris Campbell
December 23, 2021
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From Stevie Wonder’s Backup Singer to Solo Star, Maysa Makes Waves
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September 21, 2021
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From Acid Jazz Pioneers to Electronic Music Trailblazers, Jamiroquai Forges New Roads
Chris Campbell
June 16, 2021
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Leaf Erikson Is Pushing Hip-Hop Forward With Throwback Sensibilities
Chris Campbell
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