WDET welcomes Kim Hunter as the new host of This Island Earth
When Ismael Ahmed signed off each week with the reminder that "we are all brothers and sisters on this Island...
The Metro: The Concert of Colors is creating new memories, honoring the past in 35th year
The Concert of Colors is celebrating its 35th anniversary and commemorating Ismael Ahmed, who co-founded the event and passed away...
In The Groove: Rest in rhythm to Ismael Ahmed, a fond farewell for Ebo Taylor
The main focus today is building out a show with a lot of global sounds in honor of Ismael Ahmed....
Detroit Evening Report: Lane reductions start on I-94
Detroiters who use I-94 to get to and from Metro Airport are about to experience some delays. The Michigan Department...
WDET reflects on the life and legacy of Ismael Ahmed
Celebrate Ismael Ahmed’s life with us. Listen to a tribute made with love, sharing stories, music, and remembrances from those...
Detroit Evening Report: The loss of a legend, Ismael Ahmed
Listen to the latest episode of the “Detroit Evening Report” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your...
Remembering Ismael Ahmed
Our friend, colleague, and one of Detroit’s great connectorsWe’re deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Ismael...
The Metro: Concert of Colors music festival bringing global flair to Detroit
Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend as the Concert of Colors music festival returns for...
The Metro: Concert of Colors festival wants ‘peace, love and understanding’
Summer in Detroit is the time and place where dancing in public is very welcomed when live music is involved....
Detroit Today: Concert of Colors festival is a love letter to Detroit’s diversity
Originally founded by WDET’s own Ishmael Ahmed, host of This Island Earth, the Concert of Colors music festival offers a...
WDET’s own Ismael Ahmed talks Concert of Colors, National Endowment of the Arts
The Concert of Colors, metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival, returns this week for its 30th year. It was...
Concert of Colors Returns with Mix of In-Person, Streaming and Broadcast Events
Detroit’s beloved free global music festival, the Concert of Colors, returns this year. The festival, which runs through Monday, will include a...
