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,...
Acoustic Café: Songs for this moment in history from Crys Matthews; archived performances from Katie Gavin, Mike Doughty + more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, guest Crys Matthews, plays songs from her new album "Reclamation". Crys calls herself...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Tunes you probably know in languages you may not… From Motown to Beyonce in Italian, Spanish, Japanese + more
This week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music showcases huge hits performed by the original artists in foreign languages! From classic...
Chris Jasper: The unsung architect of the Isley Brothers’ timeless sound
When we talk about the architects of soul— the visionaries who sculpted the very essence of R&B, funk, and quiet...
Acoustic Café: Ottawa’s Leif Vollebekk shares new songs in studio, archived performances from Brandi Carlile, Shemekia Copeland + more
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, our guest Leif Vollebekk tells us about the interesting discoveries he made during...
Roberta Flack: The quiet fire who gave love its soundtrack
Noted soul music icon Roberta Flack has transitioned at age 88, leaving behind a legacy of music that defined the...
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style made her one of the...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Play (Like We Used To)’ by Dean Beanz
This week's pick is a tribute to timeless artistry.Dean Beanz, a Detroit producer, musician, and artist, has been a creative...
Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Smokey Robinson turns 85, new tunes from Yukimi, St. Motel + lots more
On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, Smokey Robinson turned 85 this week, so lots of appropriate music for...
MI Local: New pop, hip-hop and metal with Kelsey, Brizzl, Mazinga + more
This week on MI Local, we had a fun mix of new and old tracks, from indie-pop to hip-hop and...
The Metro: Exploring the ties between Detroit music and the Black church
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit is one of the most important music cities in America. ...
Acoustic Café: Celebrating our many shows at The Leon Loft in Ann Arbor
On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, we look back at some memorable moments from The Leon Loft in Ann...