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The Progressive Underground: Martin Luther King Jr. tribute

Chris Campbell January 17, 2026

Each year, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered through a narrow lens. A quote. A speech. A dream, often...

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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: A proper send off for Grateful Dead legend Bob Weir

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 13, 2026

Exploring a bunch of fresh spins today with new music from Shungu, Nas & DJ Premier, Augustin Coombe, FRANK LEONE...

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  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Neil Young is turning 80! Plus new Mavis Staples, Michigan’s The Accidentals with winter songs + more!

Rob Reinhart November 8, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some songs from, and covers of Neil Young as he approaches...

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  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Brandi Carlile, a ton of anniversary re-issues, Cautious Clay, Madison McFerrin + more!

Rob Reinhart October 25, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, Brandi Carlile returns to self, and Cautious Clay returns with late...

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  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A farewell to D’Angelo, his lasting influence and Detroit connections, new St. Paul & The Broken Bones, classic Mavis + more!

Rob Reinhart October 18, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, a fond farewell to D'Angelo, with cool Detroit connections.Also, brand new...

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  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Kassa Overall, Kaytranada remixes PinkPantheress, plus more D’Angelo love

Ryan Patrick Hooper October 15, 2025

We march forward in grief with our D’Angelo remembrance, plus new music from Kaytranada + PinkPantheress, Kassa Overall, DJ Koze...

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D'Angelo's "Voodoo" turned 25 on Jan. 25, 2024.
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: A fond farewell to D’Angelo, dead at 51

Ryan Patrick Hooper October 14, 2025

Found out live on air that the legend D’Angelo died at the age of 51… heartbreaking news. Still reeling from...

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  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

After the silence: What D’Angelo’s life and music taught us about soul and survival

Chris Campbell October 14, 2025

I awoke this morning to a world of silence, as news spread that Michael Eugene Archer, otherwise known as D’Angelo,...

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D'Angelo
  • Culture & Music
  • News

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

Associated Press October 14, 2025

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled...

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  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove
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In The Groove: Vegyn, Black Milk, Josi Devil and more

Ryan Patrick Hooper August 11, 2025

Kicking off with Afrobeat from Antibalas, playing your messages left on the Groove hotline suggesting Josi Devil and Gold Brother,...

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Aretha Franklin's 1985 album "Who's Zoomin' Who?" turns 40 years old this month.
  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A little bit of everything — new, old and in between

Rob Reinhart July 7, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, lots of new music from Detroiters Carmel Liburdi, Kate Hinote Trio...

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  • Culture & Music
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  • Progressive Underground

The woman who gave soul its second wind: Remembering Angie Stone

Chris Campbell March 3, 2025

Angie Stone’s voice was always more than a sound — it was an emotion, a truth-teller, a vessel for love,...

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