The Metro: A Detroiter’s dedication to Latino music and community
It’s the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and to celebrate, The Metro was joined by a Detroit musician, activist,...
Visions: Myra Melford, Benny Golson, Roy Hargrove + more
This week on Visions, my playlist is all over the board. Between 1965 Sonny Rollins to 2024 Andy Milne, I...
Created Equal: Detroiter’s new memoir details Black roots of country music
Detroit music and the people who make it are often associated with soulful, funky and bluesy sounds. But very rarely...
Support WDET and you could win 10 tickets to any shows at the Magic Stick, Majestic
As we close in on the last few days of WDET's 2024 Fall Fundraiser, our music hosts are kicking out...
Donate to WDET for a chance to win a year of shows at Spot Lite Detroit
We are more than halfway into our 2024 Fall Fundraiser, and a new day means new incentives to encourage WDET...
Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a...
Mic Check: Harpist Brandee Younger on pushing musical boundaries, Detroit’s influence on her sound
Following in the footsteps of legends like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby, harpist Brandee Younger has transformed one of the...
Detroit Evening Report: Power outages continue; Detroit Jazz Festival and more
On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the continued power outages across metro Detroit following this week's severe...
The Metro: Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour
We talk politics on the show; we talk music on the show; and Baltimore native Maimouna Yousef — also known...
The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks
A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods. The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...
In The Groove: Anderson .Paak heads back to ‘Malibu,’ a celebration of The Roots + more
Today on the show… exploring new music from Bartees Strange, Wu-Lu, Sio, Crows, La Luz and more. Plus, a celebration...
In The Groove: Dr. Dog is back, plus a mixtape of rock legends taking on Motown classics
New music discovery with fresh cuts from Philadelphia band Dr. Dog, getting ready to release their first new record in...