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Artist and mentor Ijania Cortez (second from left) poses with DAAP mentees Kay Abernathy (from left), Jess Fendo and Rare Bandy.
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The Metro: Detroit’s City Walls program supporting next generation of muralists

The Metro, Cary Junior II, John Filbrandt January 8, 2025

No matter how you look at it, the beautification of Detroit’s alleyways and building walls have helped change the perspective...

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Erykah Badu's second studio album, "Mama's Gun," was released in November 2000.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground: Erykah Badu’s ‘Mama’s Gun’ is a soulful shot heard around the world

Chris Campbell January 8, 2025

In the latest edition of Liner Notes, we dive into “Mama’s Gun,” the 2000 release from the high priestess of...

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Ann Arbor-based hip-hop trio Tree City have a new album out.
  • Culture & Music
  • MI Local

MI Local: A smorgasbord of exciting Michigan music to kick off 2025

Jeff Milo January 8, 2025

Each year starts off a little bit slow, then suddenly accelerates! Very soon, we'll have a cavalcade of new music...

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"In The Groove" host Ryan Patrick Hooper.
  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Big psychedelia guitars and warm throwbacks; music from Kraftwerk, Lawne + more

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 7, 2025

I kicked off today's show trying to warm up the city with some classics from Beatles, Bob Dylan, Wreckless Eric...

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(Clockwise from left) "Brown Sugar," D'Angelo; "A.M.," Wilco; an artistic rendering of Lauryn Hill; "Natural Blues," Moby; Bob Seger; "Blood on the Tracks," Bob Dylan; "Head Over Heels" single by Tears for Fears; Jack White.
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  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Artists and albums celebrating ‘Big-O’ birthdays in 2025

Rob Reinhart January 7, 2025

On this episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, some of the great albums and artists celebrating milestones in 2025! From...

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A portion of Detroit's historic Temple Bar collapsed on Friday, May 24, 2024, leading to a temporary closure of the establishment.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Temple Bar owner talks reopening after building collapse

The Metro, John Filbrandt, Sam Corey January 6, 2025

Sometimes you want to go where everyone knows your name. That’s the kind of place that Temple Bar owner George...

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  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Benjamin Booker readies new album ‘LOWER’ ahead of Magic Bag show in Ferndale

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 6, 2025

So pumped to be back In The Groove in the New Year… with a special highlight on Benjamin Booker, who...

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Alisa Amador won the Tiny Desk competition in 2022 with the first ever Spanish language entry called “Milonga accidental."
  • Acoustic Café
  • Culture & Music

Acoustic Café: NPR Tiny Desk winner Alisa Amador in studio; past performances from Steve Earle, Ruth B + more

Rob Reinhart January 6, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, the 2022 Tiny Desk winner Alisa Amador plays songs from her debut album...

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Detroit radio pioneer and former WDET program director Judy Adams died on Dec. 24, 2024. She was 75.
  • Ann Delisi's Essential Music
  • Culture & Music
  • News

Ann Delisi: Paying tribute to Detroit radio visionary Judy Adams

Ann Delisi January 6, 2025

Last week, I along with many others were devastated to learn of the passing of Detroit radio pioneer Judy Adams...

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Moses Sumney
  • Culture & Music
  • Picks of the Week
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’ by Moses Sumney feat. Lyra Pramuk and Sam Smith

Chris Campbell January 6, 2025

This week’s pick comes from the renowned Red Hot Organization, a nonprofit that procures music and media dedicated to social...

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Laura Rain
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Feels So Right’ by Laura Rain & The Caesars

Chris Campbell December 30, 2024

Today, we’re turning the spotlight on one of Detroit’s most dynamic musical acts: Laura Rain & The Caesars.A force to...

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Cover art for "MetalGhost: Kashif and the Echoes from a Past Life," by author Ali Mohammad Rizwan.
  • Culture & Music
  • News

First-time author aims to bring Muslim representation to the superhero genre with new book

Nargis Rahman December 30, 2024

Ali Mohammad Rizwan, author of the book, "MetalGhost: Kashif and the Echoes from a Past Life," explores the life of...

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