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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.
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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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An exterior view of Fortune Records on Third Avenue in Detroit's Cass Corridor.
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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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"Jazz-A-Bet: An Original Jazz Alphabet" - “Um ABC do Jazz” by Detroiter Robin Wilson is a bilingual picture book that celebrates the history of jazz music through poetic verse.
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The Metro: ‘Jazz-A-Bet’ book bridges music history and children’s literature

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

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The city of Detroit has long been a hotbed for jazz....

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A photo of Julian Goods, the new artistic director of the Rackham Choir.
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The Metro: Detroit’s oldest choir has a new director

The Metro, Lauren Myers, Cary Junior II April 8, 2025

Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.The Rackham Choir has been a vital part of Detroit's rich musical...

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Detroit radio pioneer and former WDET program director Judy Adams died on Dec. 24, 2024. She was 75.
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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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The nonprofit Detroit Sound Conservancy received a $1.9 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to restore the historic Blue Bird Inn on Detroit's old west side.
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The Metro: Detroit Sound Conservancy awarded $1.9M grant to restore historic Blue Bird Inn

Sydney Waelchli July 3, 2024

The nonprofit Detroit Sound Conservancy announced this week that it received a $1.9 million grant supporting the organization's rehabilitation of...

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