Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: The annual ANTI-Valentine’s Day show
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music it's our annual show filled with songs of heartbreak, betrayal, busted romance and...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Fond reflection on Ismael Ahmed’s Concert Of Colors, past February releases
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music a fond remembrance of Ismael Ahmed's wonderful gift to Detroit, The Concert Of...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New music from Detroit’s Dames Brown, Rosetta Pebble, The Legal Matters, plus Mahalia Jackson revisited with Kronos Quartet
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music a couple cuts from a fascinating new album from Kronos Quartet and Mahalia...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A sneak peek at Detroiter Nick Piunti’s new album, a Bowie classic turns 50 and more
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music a new album coming next month from Nick Piunti, Detroit rocker and restaurateur....
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A happy 80th birthday to Dolly, a fond farewell to Bobby, new Arlo Parks and more
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music the happiest of birthday wishes to Dolly Parton who turns 80 on Monday,...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Albums coming in 2026, plus some classic Joe Jackson, new Madison McFerrin and more
This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music looking ahead to new releases coming in the first few months of 2026,...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A look at classic albums celebrating anniversaries in 2026 (1966 – 2006)
Since we usually look at classic album anniversaries on the first Saturday of the month, this week on Rob Reinhart's...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Holiday music old and new, plus seasonal fun from David Sedaris’ ‘Santaland Diaries’
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, as Hanukkah ends and Christmas week begins, naturally it's time for...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Remembering the late Raul Malo, a holiday tune from Detroit’s Emma Guzman and more!
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, remembering the sweet voice of Raul Malo in 2 studio sessions...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A family show for a family weekend… Family bands, family albums+ much more!
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, family bands and family members making music together! From The Jackson...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: New Detroit rock from The City Lines and The Legal Matters, A2 Folk Fest + much more!
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, "Double Fantasy" by John Lennon and Yoko Ono turned 45 this...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A deep dive into the new Mavis Staples album, the Detroit roots of an iconic country label + much more!
In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some great covers and originals from Mavis Staples' new album "Sad...