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Author, musician and music historian Michael Hurtt with his book "Mind Over Matter: The Myths and Mysteries of Detroit's Fortune Records" at WDET Studios, May 15, 2025.
  • Culture & Music
  • News
  • The Metro

The Metro: The history and mystery of Detroit’s Fortune Records

Jenny Sherman, Tia Graham, The Metro May 15, 2025

It’s no secret that the city of Detroit has a rich music history. But when most people think of the...

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Amp Fiddler.
  • Culture & Music
  • Progressive Underground

The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Possibilities’ by Amp Fiddler

Chris Campbell May 14, 2025

Hey whatupdoe Detroit. Chris Campbell from the Progressive Underground here for my Pick of the Week. This week’s pick is a celebration,...

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Songwriter Ryan Allen with MI Local host Jeff Milo at WDET Studios.
  • Culture & Music
  • MI Local

MI Local: Songwriter Ryan Allen in-studio; premieres from Zastava, Origami Phase + more

Jeff Milo May 14, 2025

Singer-songwriter Ryan Allen has never stopped, literally. The metro Detroit-based multi-instrumentalist has never stopped writing, recording and performing.Even when his...

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  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Stevie Wonder’s 75th birthday, plus new music from Ezra Furman

Ryan Patrick Hooper May 13, 2025

Blowing out 75 birthday candles for Stevie Wonder today! That’s always a pleasure on this show. I make it clear...

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Inside Detroit's Fox Theatre.
  • Culture & Music
  • Education
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  • The Metro
  • Youth

The Metro: More than 700 Detroit students ready to showcase artistry on Fox Theatre stage

Tia Graham, The Metro, Nadia Ziyad May 13, 2025

Detroit Public School Community District is hosting its 56th annual "Evening of Fine Arts" at the Fox Theatre on Wednesday,...

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Starting as a blues/hip-hop hybrid pop artist, ZZ Ward has fully embraced the blues on her new album of originals and classic covers called "Liberation."
  • Acoustic Café
  • Culture & Music

Acoustic Café: ZZ Ward’s new straight blues album, cool covers from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s + more

Rob Reinhart May 13, 2025

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, ZZ Ward joined us in the studio for songs both old and new....

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"In The Groove" host Ryan Patrick Hooper inside WDET's studios in the Cass Corridor.
  • Culture & Music
  • In The Groove

In The Groove: Broken Social Scene’s tribute album, plus new music from Baltimore punks TURNSTILE

Ryan Patrick Hooper May 12, 2025

There’s a new tribute album coming out to celebrate Broken Social Scene’s “You Forgot It In People” album, with contributions...

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  • Culture & Music
  • Rob Reinhart's Essential Music

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: A happy belated 80th birthday to Bob Seger and more

Rob Reinhart May 12, 2025

In this week's episode of Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, I revisit a 2015 interview with Bob Seger, celebrating the man's...

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This combination of photos show Anna Wintour, from top left, Pharrell Williams, Lewis Hamilton, Colman Domingo, from bottom left, A$AP Rocky, who will serve as co-chairs, and LeBron James, who will serve as honorary chair for the 2025 Met Gala.
  • Culture & Music
  • News
  • The Metro

The Metro: Superfine tailoring breaking the mold at the Met Gala

Tia Graham, The Metro, Nadia Ziyad May 8, 2025

Earlier this week, the Metropolitan Museum of American Art hosted its yearly Gala as part of its fundraising efforts for...

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Tiff Massey
  • Culture & Music
  • News
  • The Metro

The Metro: Tiff Massey on year-long ‘7 Mile + Livernois’ exhibit at DIA

Tia Graham, The Metro, Lauren Myers May 8, 2025

7 Mile and Livernois is home to Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion and has been for many years. Thriving businesses line the...

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A mother bird feeds her babies in a Michigan wetland
  • Culture & Music
  • Events
  • The Metro Events Guide

The Metro Events Guide: Family-focused activities for Mother’s Day + more

Sophia Jozwiak May 8, 2025

This week, we’ve got some family-forward events to celebrate Mother’s Day, including wildflower walks, bike rides and crafting sessions.Plus, award-winning...

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An exterior view of Fortune Records on Third Avenue in Detroit's Cass Corridor.
  • Culture & Music
  • CuriosiD
  • CuriosiD
  • News

CuriosiD: The untold history of Detroit’s Fortune Records

Jenny Sherman, Natalie Albrecht May 8, 2025

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer...

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