"Voodoo" – D'Angelo
2025-10-20 · 79 min · episode 13 · 8 entities
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In light of D'Angelo's passing, we're replaying our episode on Voodoo from June 2025 . This Grammy-winning, genre-defying album changed the sound of R&B, soul, and hip-hop forever. And it has seriously influenced the playing of so many musicians, including our own Adam Maness.
From Questlove’s behind-the-beat drumming to Roy Hargrove’s horn arrangements, Voodoo is packed with the kind of deep musicality that jazz musicians truly connect with.
Twenty-five years later, Voodoo still hits harder than many albums of its generation. We've heard from so many of you in the comments on Spotify and YouTube about what this album, and D'Angelo's music, means to you.
Tell us how D'Angelo has influenced you in the comments on Spotify or YouTube: https://youtu.be/AYqmFNF2s0U
Watch Open Studio perform D'Angelo's "Spanish Joint":
https://youtu.be/CG5yqmkj0G4