The Metro: A Detroit musician’s historical impact on Tejano music
Tejano music, or Tex-Mex music, is a blend of different sounds and instruments from Mexico and other countries — like...
The Metro: Womxnhouse Detroit co-owner, artists on building a safe space for women to create
Womxnhouse Detroit offers a residency for women creatives who aim to spread their knowledge and crafts while also bringing new...
MI Local: Breathtaking new music from Fred Thomas; May Erlewine’s Ferndale tour stop + more
Each week, on MI Local, you'll get a sonic tour of the state of Michigan, featuring the latest releases by...
Fiber artist Fatema Haque hosts embroidery workshop as part of new Bengali exhibit
Hamtramck Historical Museum soft launched an exhibit on the Bengali diaspora last month with a nakshi kantha hand embroidery workshop....
The Metro: Black film history treasures coming to Livonia
Editor's note: A previous version of this story incorrectly suggested that the benefit event was being held at the Redford...
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...