Rediscovering the Soulful Sound of The Stylistics
Philly soul was known for its funk influences and lush instrumentation, and few groups exemplified this style like The Stylistics. Known...
Detroit Poets Reflect on Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman “Stepping Into Her Moment”
At just 22-years-old, Amanda Gorman is putting poetry in the spotlight. She stole the show at President Joe Biden’s inauguration...
Pandemic, Legal Sports Betting Make Super Bowl LV First Of Its Kind
Kansas City and Tampa Bay will face off this weekend in Super Bowl LV, but this year's event will be significantly different compared...
These Notable Guitar Riffs Turn 50 This Year
Some pretty killer guitar riffs graced the airwaves in 1971. 50 years later, those same riffs are still inspiring listeners and...
New Podcast “Seizing Freedom” Brings Black Americans’ Civil War Stories To Life
In recent months, the issue of social justice and its connection to systemic racism and oppression have led to significant shifts in our...
Discover the Atmospheric Sounds of Detroit Deep House DJ Rick Wilhite
Rick Wilhite has been active in the music industry for over 30 years as a producer, historian and cultural event producer....
New Exhibit at MOCAD Invites You To Take Black Contemporary Art Off The Shelf
Where Asmaa Walton saw an opportunity to fill in a blindspot, she took it -- by building a project that...
WDET’s Ismael Ahmed Receives globalFEST’s Pioneer Award
WDET's Ismael Ahmed has been honored with globalFEST's Pioneer Award in recognition for his work fusing the power of culture...
Manipulated and Manufactured: A Veteran Journalist Talks Identifying “Fake News” and Gaining Trust
As humans, we love being “in the know” and sharing what we know -- or think we know. What has...
Celebrating 40 Years of Alicia Keys
Singer, songwriter, producer and philanthropist Alicia Keys celebrated her 40th birthday on January 25, 2021. Her illustrious career started from humble...
How To Keep Your Sense of Humor with Detroit Comedian T. Barb
How does Detroit comedian Tiffany “T. Barb” Barber keep a sense of humor about everything the world has thrown at...
84-Year-Old Detroit Artist, Educator Honored With $50,000 Lifetime Achievement Award
Kresge Arts in Detroit Shirley Woodson has joined the small, elite club of Detroiters who can call themselves a Kresge...