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Watch the Detroit rockers’ performance and interview with Amanda Le Claire inside Studio A.

The band Duende

DUENDE

DUENDE is a Detroit band that embodies much of the city’s rich rock, blues and punk history.

The group consists of Laura Willem on drums, Scott Sanford on bass, “Jelly Roll” Joel McCune on guitar, harmonica and vocals, along with Jeff Howitt contributing vocals, lyrics, guitar, and theremin.

DUENDE has evolved into a versatile musical force over its decade-long journey, becoming one of the most unique and talented bands in the Motor City.

Watch their full performance and interview with CultureShift’s Amanda Le Claire inside WDET’s Studio A below.

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Author

  • Amanda LeClaire is an award-winning journalist and managing editor and lead reporter of WDET's new environmental series, the Detroit Tree Canopy Project, as well as WDET's CuriosiD podcast. She was the host of WDET’s CultureShift and a founding producer of the station’s flagship news talk show *Detroit Today*. Amanda also served as a Morning Edition host at WDET and previously worked as a host, audio and video producer, and reporter for Arizona Public Media.