Tag: music
Arts + Culture
Saxophonist Saxappeal Introduces a New Project and Recalls His Rise
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LaDarrel Johnson’s third album ‘Black Gold’ is meant to remind Black folks of our greatness.
Arts + Culture
Poet and Musician ‘Mic Phelps’ Talks Honing his Craft and Making Change
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Miles Stewart says Detroit and his community have played pivotal roles in his artistic journey.
Available for iOS and Android, the founders say its “Shazam, but on steroids.”
The R&B trap songstress discusses connecting during quarantining, an upcoming film and colorism.
The annual music festival is going digital this time around.
The Motown Museum Lyric Project invites teens 13-18 to a two-week songwriting and music production workshop.
‘District Sessions’ showcases local musical talent.
Arts + Culture
The Detroit Academy of Arts & Sciences Choir Revels in the ‘One Nation Under a Groove’ Hype
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The kids, led by director Angela Kee, paid homage to George Clinton and the city of Detroit with a viral music video that's still making waves.
The rising singer has waded through trauma toward happiness and triumph, bringing her fans along or the ride.
People + Places
Michigan Opera Theatre Celebrates Detroit-Bred Operatic Tenor George Shirley
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Shirley was the Metropolitan Opera’s first black tenor to perform in a leading role.
News + Features
Soul Legend Jackie Wilson Gets Posthumous Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honors the late singer and Detroit native with its 2,672nd star.
The weekend-long festival celebrates black music, culture and the historic Idlewild, Michigan.