In The Groove: A fond farewell to D’Angelo, dead at 51
Found out live on air that the legend D’Angelo died at the age of 51… heartbreaking news. Still reeling from...
After the silence: What D’Angelo’s life and music taught us about soul and survival
I awoke this morning to a world of silence, as news spread that Michael Eugene Archer, otherwise known as D’Angelo,...
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled...
In The Groove: Vegyn, Black Milk, Josi Devil and more
Kicking off with Afrobeat from Antibalas, playing your messages left on the Groove hotline suggesting Josi Devil and Gold Brother,...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A little bit of everything — new, old and in between
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, lots of new music from Detroiters Carmel Liburdi, Kate Hinote Trio...
The woman who gave soul its second wind: Remembering Angie Stone
Angie Stone’s voice was always more than a sound — it was an emotion, a truth-teller, a vessel for love,...
The Progressive Underground: The mystique and mastery of D’Angelo’s ‘Voodoo’
This week on Liner Notes, we’re journeying into the soulful, seductive and spellbinding world of D’Angelo’s magnum opus, Voodoo.Released on...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Artists and albums celebrating ‘Big-O’ birthdays in 2025
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some of the great albums and artists celebrating milestones in 2025! From...