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Legendary Detroit producer and beat maker J Dilla (James Yancey) would have been 50 years old on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.
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The Metro: Legendary hip-hop producer J Dilla’s music still beating in Detroit

Lauren Myers, Tia Graham, Cary Junior II, The Metro April 16, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Detroit’s musical legacy has left an undeniable mark on the industry....

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Crates of records at Peoples Records in Detroit
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The Metro Events Guide: Record Store Day, the All Things Detroit market + more

Sophia Jozwiak April 10, 2025

This week, we’ve got excuses to shop local and performances across genres. Plus, some upcoming events you won’t want to...

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A scene from Detroit Opera's "Così fan tutte."
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Detroit Opera’s Yuval Sharon reimagines Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’ through the lens of AI

Amanda LeClaire April 10, 2025

Detroit Opera’s latest production looks to the future by reinterpreting Mozart’s "Così fan tutte" through the lens of artificial intelligence. Artistic...

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The tiger statue sits outside Comerica Park in Detroit
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The Metro Events Guide: Opening Day tailgates, Greek Independence Day Parade and more to do in Detroit this week

Sophia Jozwiak April 3, 2025

This week, we've got Tigers tailgates, cultural parades, celebrated comedians and events selling so fast we couldn't wait another week...

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A collage of images taken by late photographer Bill Rauhauser in Detroit (left). The cover of "Bill Rauhauser: 20th Century Photography in Detroit," by Mary Desjarlais (right).
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The Metro: Detroit photographer Bill Rauhauser’s legacy celebrated in new exhibit

Lauren Myers, Tia Graham, The Metro March 27, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Bill “the dean of Detroit photography” Rauhauser left a lasting impact...

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Elspeth Tremblay and the Treatment pose with their instruments
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The Metro Events Guide: Record release parties, Opening Day in Detroit and more

Sophia Jozwiak March 27, 2025

This week, we've got musical performances from across genres, a theatrical performance whose impact goes beyond the stage and food...

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Revelers gather for the 2024 Marche du Nain Rouge in Detroit's Cass Corridor.
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The Metro Events Guide: Hamtramck Blowout, Marche du Nain Rouge and more to do in Detroit this weekend

Natalie Albrecht March 21, 2025

This weekend in metro Detroit is a musical takeover on many fronts, from the eagerly anticipated (and WDET supported) Hamtramck...

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Freelance journalist and contributing writer for The Metro Times Kahn Santori Davison joined The Metro on March, 18, 2025, to talk about Detroiters' unique style.
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The Metro: Detroit threads and the city’s unspoken identity

The Metro, Lauren Myers March 18, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Fashion in Detroit is more than just a trend, it's a...

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jessica Care moore is Detroit's poet laureate, a filmmaker and artist. She'll be speaking at Michael Ford’s Hip Hop Architecture Lecture Series on March 19 at the University of Detroit Mercy.
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The Metro: Celebrating the impact of women on hip-hop culture, design

Tia Graham, The Metro March 18, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. From the way we dress, down to the food we eat,...

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Detroit artist and educator Sabrina Nelson at WDET Studios on 313 Day, March 13, 2025.
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The Metro: Artist and educator Sabrina Nelson shares love for Detroit on 313 Day

Tia Graham, The Metro March 14, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Detroiters celebrated 313 Day on Thursday — a time to reflect on...

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People gathering on the Detroit Riverfront
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The Metro Events Guide: 313 Day, Women’s Day and more to celebrate in Detroit this week

Sophia Jozwiak March 7, 2025

This week, we’re celebrating 313 Day, International Women’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the start of WDET’s spring fundraiser! It’s...

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InsideOut Literary Arts will bring local poets and writers together for the annual event celebrating the spoken word.
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The Metro: Detroit Youth Poetry Con shining light on young writers

Lauren Myers March 5, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. There’s power in writing. Whether it's to jot down a few...

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