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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The Progressive Underground: Terry Dexter has a rhythm of resilience
Chris Campbell
November 5, 2024
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Quincy Jones, the genius who rewrote the American songbook and gave music its soul, dies at 91
Chris Campbell
November 4, 2024
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The Progressive Underground: Rebekka Ling’s music is a soulful journey through jazz, gospel and hip-hop
Chris Campbell
October 29, 2024
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Jenny Sherman
September 18, 2024
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Mic Check: Harpist Brandee Younger on pushing musical boundaries, Detroit’s influence on her sound
Chris Campbell
September 3, 2024
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The Progressive Underground: Revisiting Alice Coltrane’s 1971 album ‘Journey into Satchidananda’
Chris Campbell
August 28, 2024
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The Progressive Underground: Melanie Charles elevates voices while redefining jazz
Chris Campbell
August 26, 2024
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The Progressive Underground: Hear music from Michael Kiwanuka, Kaytranada + more
Chris Campbell
July 23, 2024
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The Progressive Underground: Hear new tunes from Kaytranada, Raveena and more
Chris Campbell
July 1, 2024
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