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Genre doesn’t matter. Good music does. New releases from Detroit and beyond, plus deep cut classics from back when. In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper is your home on WDET for independent, off-the-radar music that doesn’t get played anywhere else. New music discovery alongside music news, artist interviews, performances, special features and more.
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Jazz pianist Elew’s electrifying set at Cliff Bell’s
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December 13, 2024
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In The Groove: Rosie Lowe, Allysha Joy, Kokoroko + more new music from Detroit and beyond
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December 12, 2024
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In The Groove: Getting ‘Freakadelic’ with Jeff Parker’s ETA IVtet; new music Oscar Jerome + more
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December 11, 2024
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In The Groove: New music from TV Girl & George Clanton, DJ Koze & Damon Albarn + more
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December 10, 2024
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In The Groove: Mdou Moctar, Salin, Girls Of The Internet, plus the moody side of Motown
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December 9, 2024
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In The Groove: Kim Deal goes solo, Lola Young delivers painful love on ‘Charlie’ + more
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November 19, 2024
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In The Groove: Annahstasia’s magnificent voice, St. Vincent’s ‘All Born Screaming’ in Spanish + more
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November 15, 2024
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In The Groove Pick of the Week: ‘Renegade’ by Doves
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November 15, 2024
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In The Groove: Rainy day mix with MATTERS UNKNOWN, Aja Monet, nimino
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November 14, 2024
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In The Groove: Revisiting Talking Heads’ ’77,’ plus new music from Squid, Theodor + more
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November 13, 2024
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In The Groove: Celebrating Patrick Cowley, new music from Eddie Chacon, Joe Webb, Pet Shop Boys
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November 12, 2024
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