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Chris Campbell

Chris Campbell

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Reporter, Sacramento Business Journal

Sacramento

Biography

Chris Campbell is a member of the Recording Academy (Grammys.com), a reporter for the Sacramento Business Journal, and the longtime host of The Progressive Underground, a nationally respected radio show airing on NPR affiliate WDET 101.9 FM. With a career spanning journalism, broadcasting, authorship, and cultural curation, Campbell is widely recognized as a veteran tastemaker and thought leader in the music and media industries. At the Sacramento Business Journal, he covers health care, hospitality, higher education, economic development, and minority- and women-owned businesses, delivering impactful enterprise reporting and exclusive features across Northern California. His bylines reflect a commitment to journalistic rigor, cultural fluency, and community insight. Campbell is also a prolific music journalist and cultural critic, having written for Upscale, Smooth Jazz News, Soul Interviews, and Examiner. His books, The Essential Neo Soul and Essential Neo Soul 2.0, remain the only comprehensive volumes documenting the progressive soul movement, its artists, and its cultural significance. As a DJ and host, Campbell has introduced audiences to global underground sounds through segments like NPR’s “Heavy Rotation” and “Songs We Love.” The Progressive Underground, now in its 13th year, delivers expertly curated playlists, artist interviews, liner note-style deep dives, and live mixes that span progressive soul, nu-jazz, electronic, deep house, and avant-garde genres. Based in California, Campbell continues to host music festivals, film screenings, concerts, and moderated cultural discussions throughout the West Coast and Midwest. He’s a trusted voice in elevating emerging and marginalized musical narratives and is a go-to commentator on music, film, and arts culture.

Final Covers

Thought , Style , Music , Arts , Culture

Doesn’t Cover

Fanatism, Escatology, Mysticism, Satanism, etc.

Journalist Type

Seniority Positions

Industries

Content

Total articles 119

  • New neurology residency at Sutter Roseville targets rising demand, tight labor market - Sacramento Business Journal

    By Chris Campbell Verified

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Kile takes top neuroscience post at Sutter Health as system pushes to align care, expand trials - Sacramento Business Journal

    By Chris Campbell Verified

    Apr. 17, 2025

  • Dr. W. Suzanne Eidson-Ton named chief health officer at One Community Health - Sacramento Business Journal

    By Chris Campbell Verified

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Company Info

Sacramento Business Journal

The Sacramento Business Journal is a prominent media platform that delivers local business news and insights to the Sacramento region, including El Dorado, Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo counties. Founded in 1984, it is part of American City Business Journals and operates from Sacramento, California. The journal publishes a weekly newspaper, digital editions, and special publications that cover local business trends and industry rankings. It also provides online business news, email newsletters, and breaking news alerts. Additionally, the Sacramento Business Journal hosts exclusive events and networking opportunities for businesses to connect with influential leaders. It offers targeted advertising solutions, including banner ads and event sponsorships, to help businesses reach key decision-makers in the area.

Sacramento, California, United States

Founded: 1984