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On The Groove Line
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On The Groove Line is a music podcast and blog created and run by @christhewriter.bsky.social‬. Email: [email protected]
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · Jul 19
An introduction:

On The Groove Line is a music pod/blog that discusses R&B/Funk/Disco/Jazz/Jazz Fusion/Hip-Hop/R&B/Dance music.

@christhewriter.bsky.social is the founding editor/host/producer, etc. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line
On The Groove Line is a place where R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and various other genres in all eras will be discussed, reviewed, critiqued and enjoyed. On The Groove Line is hosted by music fan and wri...
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 30m
It was an honor to have Grammy-nominated musician AmGnation on the pod this week!

Here, he talks about Gen Z's interest in fusion and why jazz is more than four letters.

You can check out the whole episode here #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 23h
Grammy nominated musician AmGnation joins us On The Groove Line today!

In this episode, AmGnation and @christhewriter.bsky.social talk fusion, spirituality in music, generational divides and much more! #MusicSky

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AmGnation is On The Groove Line! Talking Jazz, Jam Sessions and Much More!
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
Less than six months in and the ride continues to grow.

Thank you all for helping us get to 200 subscribers!

Be sure to tell a friend about On The Groove Line and have them come aboard. #MusicSky
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 1d
Tuesday is for The Temptations and on a recent episode of our podcast, we looked back at their 1975 album "A Song For You," which was a nice rebound from the critical and PR disaster that was "1990" #MusicSky

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A Song For You by The Temptations: One last great album from a great group
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 2d
When you think of Dionne Warwick and Isaac Hayes' versions of "Walk On By," you think of torment.

For the D Train cover of that song, our @christhewriter.bsky.social thinks of defiance, which is what early 80s R&B was all about post-disco. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 3d
This week On The Groove Line, we're talking cover songs!

Today's episode looks back at one version of Dionne Warwick's often covered "Walk On By," but with an electrofunk twist. #MusicSky

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Walk On By by D Train: Better cover than Isaac Hayes' version? Maybe.
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 6d
We couldn't let Freddie Jackson's birthday pass by without a Top 10!

To celebrate one of the biggest R&B stars of his generation, here's our Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs you should listen to
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 5d
The incomparable Patrice Rushen celebrated her birthday earlier this week, so we counted down the Top 10 songs by this musical legend you should listen to #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should check out
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 5d
In the Fall of 1970, Curtis Mayfield released his solo debut album "Curtis" and started it off with a forceful statement about the state of the world as a new decade began.

Check out our review of "If There Is A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go" #MusicSky

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If There Is a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go by Curtis Mayfield: 1970s music that fits 2025
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 5d
The incomparable Patrice Rushen celebrated her birthday earlier this week, so we counted down the Top 10 songs by this musical legend you should listen to #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should check out
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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 5d
Picked up a new subscriber to my Patreon, you should join them!

There's exclusive podcast episodes, essays, novels/novella/short stories in progress and more! Just $1/month provides you access to all of the above.

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 5d
In the Fall of 1970, Curtis Mayfield released his solo debut album "Curtis" and started it off with a forceful statement about the state of the world as a new decade began.

Check out our review of "If There Is A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go" #MusicSky

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If There Is a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go by Curtis Mayfield: 1970s music that fits 2025
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 6d
We couldn't let Freddie Jackson's birthday pass by without a Top 10!

To celebrate one of the biggest R&B stars of his generation, here's our Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Freddie Jackson songs you should listen to
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 8d
Patrice Rushen has one of the most amazing life and career stories of anyone in music. That's why we should give her flowers every chance we get. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 9d
Happy Birthday Dr. Patrice Rushen!

We celebrate this extraordinary musician on her special day with the Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should listen to. #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should check out
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 8d
Patrice Rushen has one of the most amazing life and career stories of anyone in music. That's why we should give her flowers every chance we get. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 9d
Happy Birthday Dr. Patrice Rushen!

We celebrate this extraordinary musician on her special day with the Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should listen to. #MusicSky

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The Top 10 Patrice Rushen songs you should check out
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 9d
When Curtis Mayfield released his debut solo album in the fall of 1970, he wasted no time in dropping science on "If There Is A Hell Below." #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 9d
Curtis Mayfield took a gamble to go solo on the heels of The Impressions' success in the late '60s.

"If There Is A Hell Below" proved that he made the right choice. #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 10d
Curtis Mayfield announced his arrival as a solo artist in the fall of 1970 with a debut single that still applies today in 2025.

Today, we take a look at "(Don't Worry) If There Is A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go" #MusicSky

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If There Is a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go by Curtis Mayfield: 1970s music that fits 2025
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 9d
Curtis Mayfield took a gamble to go solo on the heels of The Impressions' success in the late '60s.

"If There Is A Hell Below" proved that he made the right choice. #MusicSky

youtu.be/oDHxEdpNe4k?...
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 9d
When Curtis Mayfield released his debut solo album in the fall of 1970, he wasted no time in dropping science on "If There Is A Hell Below." #MusicSky

youtu.be/oDHxEdpNe4k?...
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 10d
Curtis Mayfield announced his arrival as a solo artist in the fall of 1970 with a debut single that still applies today in 2025.

Today, we take a look at "(Don't Worry) If There Is A Hell Below, We're All Going To Go" #MusicSky

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If There Is a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go by Curtis Mayfield: 1970s music that fits 2025
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On The Groove Line @onthegrooveline.bsky.social · 10d
If you missed any of our Whispers Week episodes, fear not, we've created a playlist where you can check out our discussions of all things The Whispers on our YouTube channel #MusicSky

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I'm Chris, a writer. That's pretty much it. @christhewriter.bsky.social · 11d
I have a music podcast called @onthegrooveline.bsky.social where Black music (and others) from different areas are discussed/reviewed and I've had two 70s bands as guests on the show already! #MusicSky

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On The Groove Line
On The Groove Line is a place where R&B, Soul, Funk, Hip-Hop and various other genres in all eras will be discussed, reviewed, critiqued and enjoyed. On The Groove Line is hosted by music fan and wri...
www.youtube.com
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