Mic Check: Harpist Brandee Younger on pushing musical boundaries, Detroit’s influence on her sound
Following in the footsteps of legends like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby, harpist Brandee Younger has transformed one of the...
The Progressive Underground: Revisiting Alice Coltrane’s 1971 album ‘Journey into Satchidananda’
Welcome to Liner Notes, where we dive into the stories behind some of the most iconic albums you know and...
The Progressive Underground: Melanie Charles elevates voices while redefining jazz
Born and raised in Brooklyn, the daughter of Haitian immigrants, Melanie Charles grew up in a one-bedroom apartment in the...
The Progressive Underground: Hear music from Michael Kiwanuka, Kaytranada + more
On this episode of The Progressive Underground, I sample a beautiful remix of a classic Sade track by Kaytranada, brand new...
The Progressive Underground: Hear new tunes from Kaytranada, Raveena and more
On this episode of The Progressive Underground, I drop new tunes from Kaytranada, Raveena, Kowloon, Detroit-based saxophonist Mike Monford, and...
The Progressive Underground: Sample the new Common and Pete Rock album + more
On this weekend’s episode of The Progressive Underground, I unveil a new cut from the highly anticipated album by Common and...
The Progressive Underground: Listen to new music from Detroiters Boog Brown Leaf Erikson + more
This week on The Progressive Underground, I drop a ton of new music with exclusive releases from Detroiters Boog Brown...
The Progressive Underground: Listen to Detroit artists Candace Nicole, Jon Dixon and more
On this episode of The Progressive Underground, I drop tracks from Detroit artists Jon Dixon and Candace Nicole. The show...
Progressive Underground: A tribute to the Soulquarian sessions
Editor's Note: This episode has expired. Listen to the most recent episodes of "The Progressive Underground" here. This week on the...
