Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Saying goodbye to Kris Kristofferson, October releases of the past, Detroit tunes from The Rebel Eves + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, a fond farewell to Kris Kristofferson — including some work with the...

Live on WDET: BLKBOK

BLKBOK is a Detroit-born classical piano prodigy who's made a name for himself touring with pop superstars like John Mayer,...

The Metro: Baker’s, Simmons & Clark hit 90-plus year milestones in Detroit 

Both Baker's Keyboard Lounge and Simmons & Clark Jewelers have kept their doors open for 90-plus years — largely due...

The Metro Events Guide: Detroit Story Fest, Woodbridge Porch Concerts + more

The sun is shining and the air is crisp — making for a perfect weekend to get into some fall...

The Metro: MC5 to be honored at Woodbridge Porch Concerts Saturday

The fourth annual Woodbridge Porch Concerts are set to take place this Saturday, featuring live music from local artists with...

MI Local: Talking fantasy football with local musicians; premieres from Josie Palmer, Rowan Niemisto + more

This week on MI Local, I welcome three local musicians to chat about football as well as music!It turns out...

The Metro: New book takes historical look at how Black Americans envisioned utopia

For many Black Americans, the idea of religion intersects with freedom in a complicated way. Enslaved Africans came to this...

Visions: Hear new music from Kris Davis, Blue Note’s Immanuel Wilkins, Walter Smith III + more

I don't know what it was about this episode, but it truly energized me! On this episode of Visions I play mostly...

Created Equal: Detroiter’s new memoir details Black roots of country music

Detroit music and the people who make it are often associated with soulful, funky and bluesy sounds. But very rarely...

The Metro: Black Artists Archive working to preserve Detroit history

Art is one of the oldest forms of storytelling, but a lot of Black stories get overlooked, particularly in Detroit. ...

In The Groove: Lo-fi funky Monday, plus anniversaries of Earth Wind & Fire + Stevie Wonder’s masterpieces

On this episode of In The Groove, hear new music from Ezra Collective, Tall Black Guy, Joy Orbinson, HiTech, Caribou...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s 75th birthday, Detroit tunes from Nick Behnan, Nick Piunti + more

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, the fall fundraiser is over (thanks so much!), but there are still...