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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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Watch DPTV’s ‘Detroit Performs Live From Marygrove,” Curated by WDET
WDET Staff
November 27, 2021
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From Stevie Wonder’s Backup Singer to Solo Star, Maysa Makes Waves
Chris Campbell
September 21, 2021
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From Acid Jazz Pioneers to Electronic Music Trailblazers, Jamiroquai Forges New Roads
Chris Campbell
June 16, 2021
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Leaf Erikson Is Pushing Hip-Hop Forward With Throwback Sensibilities
Chris Campbell
June 11, 2021
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Exploring the Fusion of Danceable Techno and Funk Through the Group Deee-Lite
Chris Campbell
May 21, 2021
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Iconic Producer and Rapper Q-Tip Blurs Genre Lines to Push Hip-Hop Forward
Chris Campbell
May 17, 2021
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