Welcome to The Peripheral week 2! This week, we are diving into our femme history with tracks from legendary divas Aretha Franklin, Nina Simone, and Patsy Cline. We will also hear some Chicago blues with two tracks off the powerhouse Koko Taylor’s 1975 album I Got What It Takes.
In addition, we are exploring some, in my opinion, under-appreciated tunes from Amber Mark, Yebba, Durand Jones, and Detroit native Eryn Allen Kane. Durand Jones’ track “See It Through” comes off his first solo LP Wait Til I Get Over released in 2023 outside of his wildly successful band project Durand Jones & The Indications.
Listen to the episode using the media player above and see the full playlist below.
The Peripheral Playlist – May 28, 2026
- “For What It’s Worth” – Miriam Makeba
- “Feel the Need” – Eryn Allen Kane
- “See It Through (Interlude)” —> “See It Through” – Durand Jones
- “Day Dreaming” – Aretha Franklin
- “VooDoo Woman” – Koko Taylor
- “Be What You Want To Be” – Koko Taylor
- “The Melting of the Sun” – St. Vincent
- “Mobius Streak” – Hiatus Kaiyote
- “Evergreen” – Yebba
- “Human” – Brandi Carlile
- “Walkin’ After Midnight” – Patsy Cline
- “Blues for Mama” – Nina Simone
- “What It Is” – Amber Mark
- “Remember Where You Are” – Jessie Ware (Outro)
Listen to The Peripheral every Thursday starting at 3 p.m. ET on 100.7 Ferndale Radio and on-demand at ferndaleradio.com.
