The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘2 Step in the Living Room’ by Terrace Martin & Alex Isley
This week’s pick comes off of the album “I Left My Heart in Ladera” by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Terrace Martin and...
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: Erykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’ is a soulful shot heard around the world
In the latest edition of Liner Notes, we dive into “Mama’s Gun,” the 2000 release from the high priestess of...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Rest of Me’ by Michael Kiwanuka
This week, we’re diving into a track by the inimitable Michael Kiwanuka that is as soul-stirring as it is sonically...
The Progressive Underground: Sy Smith’s ‘Until We Meet Again’ is a sonic memoir of love, life and legacy
Welcome to Liner Notes, where we dive deep into the stories, sounds, and moments that define the albums we love....
The Progressive Underground: The soulful evolution of vocal powerhouse Marsha Ambrosius
Marsha Ambrosius is a powerhouse vocalist, a lyrical genius, and a staple in the music industry — both as part...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Good For Me’ by Tamisha Waden
This week, we shine the spotlight on the immensely talented Tamisha Waden, a North Carolina-based jazz and soul vocalist whose...
Progressive Underground: A tribute to the Soulquarian sessions
Editor's Note: This episode has expired. Listen to the most recent episodes of "The Progressive Underground" here. This week on the...
Five timeless tracks from Filipino-American songstress Tracy Cruz
Singer-songwriter Tracy Cruz was born in Quezon City on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Later relocating to San...
Bill Withers Just Wanted You To Feel Alright
Bill Withers, famed soul singer, died on March 30th at the age of 81. His brief career and unusual path to...