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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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Progressive Underground: ‘Where It Rains in Color’ reimagines beauty standards through Afro-futurism
Chris Campbell
July 21, 2023
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Five timeless tracks from Filipino-American songstress Tracy Cruz
Chris Campbell
May 18, 2023
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From Sly and the Family Stone to P-Funk, get to know funk music icon Dawn Silva in five songs
Chris Campbell
April 14, 2023
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Detroit songbird Kathy Kosins’ versatility spans multiple decades and genres
Chris Campbell
August 26, 2022
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How Anita Baker redefined Quiet Storm music with sophisticated soul
Chris Campbell
July 22, 2022
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Jody Watley enjoys longevity through constant musical evolution
Chris Campbell
April 30, 2022
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From Award-Winning Journalist to Recording Artist: the Musical Journey of Evrod Cassimy
Chris Campbell
December 30, 2021
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Groundbreaking Quartet Kraftwerk Forever Revolutionized Electronic Music
Chris Campbell
December 28, 2021
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French Sister Act Les Nubians Melds International Influences
Chris Campbell
December 23, 2021
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