These three women are pushing Detroit rap to the forefront of the music industry
The self-proclaimed "kid who loves rap," Kahn Santori Davison, has written about the Detroit rap scene for years. He's covered...
Sam’s Jams Live: Dames Brown
This year, CultureShift is introducing a new monthly segment called “Sam’s Jams Live,” where WDET Creative Producer and longtime Detroit...
Detroit rapper Young RJ brings all vibes on his new album ‘World Tour’
Rapper and producer Young RJ was born into music. His father, Ralph Rice, is the co-founder of the original Slum...
Jeffrey Thomas of Air People performs an in-studio acoustic set
Detroit musician Jeffrey Thomas has been playing music in the city for nearly two decades. He describes his style as...
The Detroit Youth Choir is hosting a gala to celebrate community leaders
The Detroit Youth Concert Choir & Performing Arts Company is a nonprofit that provides young people throughout Detroit access to...
What to look for from Third Man Records this month
Discovering new music is one of the things you’ve told us you love the most about WDET. To satisfy your...
Who created Detroit techno? New documentary shines light on pioneering musicians
A documentary that shines a light on the visionaries behind Detroit Techno is getting a premiere at the Tribeca Festival...
Monica Blaire stops apologizing, starts producing on new album “How To Dress Well in the Dark”
Monica Blaire has been a staple in Detroit’s music scene for over two decades. Even after all that time,...
Alice Cooper, Jack White And Kirk Gibson Talk Sports in Detroit
The night before Halloween 2019, the Shinola Hotel hosted a benefit for Kirk Gibson's Parkinson's Foundation.The former Detroit Tiger launched...
Detroit Rapper Danny Brown Returns Home for 6th Annual Bruiser Thanksgiving
Detroit rapper Danny Brown has an infectious laugh. It's not a gimmick. It's a part of his natural aesthetic and contributes to...
Detroit Saxophonist Dave McMurray Releases New Album “Music is Life” on Blue Note Records
In this interview with Essential Music host Ann Delisi, Dave McMurray talks about the early days of Was (Not Was)...
Remembering Nearly Five Decades of Live Music Recordings at Cobo Hall
Take a listen as WDET's Rob Reinhart looks back at Cobo Hall's legacy as a nationally-acclaimed venue for live recordings.