At age 85, Motown legend Martha Reeves says she’s hit ‘new level’ with first record in two decades
Legendary Motown singer Martha Reeves has seen her share of battles. That includes disagreements with her original back-up singers, the...
The Metro: Behind some of Motown’s biggest hits was a woman the label never properly credited
When Sylvia Moy auditioned for Motown as a singer it opened a lane for her as a songwriter. But she...
In The Groove: Detroit’s sound reaches a record store in Switzerland
Detroit’s musical influence stretches far beyond the city, reaching record stores, listeners, and cultures across the globe. In Lucerne, Switzerland,...
In The Groove: Fran Lebowitz talks Motown, Dolly Parton ahead of Fisher Theatre talk
In a cultural landscape crowded with pundits and talking heads, Fran Lebowitz remains one of the sharpest and most original...
The Metro: Sounds Like Detroit artist Beth
It's hard to find a more home-grown Detroit artist than Beth. You can tell the second she lays her silky-sultry...
In The Groove: Stevie Wonder’s 75th birthday, plus new music from Ezra Furman
Blowing out 75 birthday candles for Stevie Wonder today! That’s always a pleasure on this show. I make it clear...
In The Groove: Mdou Moctar, Salin, Girls Of The Internet, plus the moody side of Motown
Sliding into the final month of the year mixing in some classics with the new stuff. Girls of the Internet,...
In The Groove: A musical farewell to Motown legend Duke Fakir of the Four Tops
There was joy throughout the show with new music from Lawne, Metronomy & Nourished by Time, Real Estate, Rosa Brunello...
Ann Delisi: Celebrating 65 years of Motown Records
Sixty-five years ago, on Jan. 12, 1959, Motown Records was born. No one could have predicted the parade of supremely...
Listen to Apropos perform live in WDET’s Studio A
Detroit musician Apropos has been gaining global attention for his Motown-inspired sound. When he released his debut solo album (Verse)atility...
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ tells the truthful story of The Temptations
One of the biggest theater events of the year has landed at the Detroit Opera House. "Ain't Too Proud: The...
Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 10, 2022: Trial underway for two men accused in Whitmer kidnap plot
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know.A second trial is...
