We’ve got music from legends across genres and generations, from Motown icons Eddie Kendricks and Aretha Franklin to the beats of J Dilla. You’ll also hear other iconic voices and musicians, including Leonard Cohen, Missy Elliott, Paul McCartney, and the captivating “West Side Story Medley” by Buddy Rich. 

And for a rainy day boost, we’ve got tracks from Matthew Dear, The Flirtations, and Liz Cooper to keep you moving and inspired. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above. 

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for March 26, 2026 

• “I’m Straight” – The Modern Lovers 

• “Lonsdale Slipons” – The Bug Club 

• “Get Me Back in the Game” – LL Burns 

• “You Want It Darker” – Leonard Cohen 

• “Honey” – Matthew Dear 

• “You Put a Smell On Me” – Matthew Dear 

• “Electricity” – Ibibio Sound Machine 

• “Skindo Le-Le (S.U.M.O. Rebounce)” – A Bossa Elétrica 

• “Flowers” – Andrew Ashong & Theo Parrish 

• “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) [Mixed]” – Missy Elliott 

• “I Can’t Stand the Rain” – Ann Peebles 

• “The Thrill Is Gone (From Yesterday’s Kiss)” – Aretha Franklin 

• “Stand On the Word (Larry Levan Mix)” – Joubert Singers 

• “Coming Up (Full Length Version)” – Paul McCartney 

• “Going Back to My Roots” – Lamont Dozier 

• “Girl You Need a Change of Mind” – Eddie Kendricks 

• “Nomalizo” – Letta Mbulu 

• “Bass Is The Space” – re:ni & Biggabush 

• “Survivor” – Chronixx 

• “False Start Dub” – Kings Of High Speed & JKriv 

• “Time” – Ni Maxine 

• “’Rush” – Gerald Clayton 

• “Rico Suave Bossa Nova” – Jay Dee & J Dilla 

• “Pedro Navaja” – Willie Colón & Ruben Blades 

• “West Side Story Medley” – Buddy Rich 

• “Nothing But a Heartache” – The Flirtations 

• “Better Than Ever” – Liz Cooper 

• “No One’s Gonna Love You” – Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators 

• “If You Only Knew” – Gabriels 

• “Roy” – IDLES 

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.