Michigan-born actor Christophe Zajac-Denek talks ‘Sasquatch Sunset,’ dwarfism activism and more
When Christophe Zajac-Denek was diagnosed with dwarfism as a baby, there were many unknowns about what his future would hold....
The New Music Show: Hear Mark Grusane, DJ Swisha, URBAN TRIBE and more
The most recent episode of The New Music Show is in the spirit of our upcoming techno holiday, the 2024...
Harmonies of Growth: Artists Chantae Cann and Derrick Benford discuss their musical journey
Every artist’s journey begins with a single step, often taken behind the scenes. For Chantae Cann, a singer whose voice...
Tour the Third Man Records pressing plant with WDET hosts
Record Store Day 2024 happens on Saturday, April 20. The long-running vinyl records holiday focuses on independent record stores with...
Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup
The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation unveiled the initial lineup for this year's event — considered the world’s largest free jazz...
The Metro Events Guide: Exhibitions, conventions, bargains and more
This week, we’ve got online exhibitions and cultural panel discussions that will make you see the world in a new...
‘Breaking the Waves’ running through Sunday at Detroit Opera House
Composer Missy Mazzoli has been called a post-millenial Mozart. This week, Detroiters will have an opportunity to see her work...
Visions: Hear Sun Ra, Ornette Coleman, Yvonne Rogers and more
This week on Visions, I venture into the world of avant-garde. You’ll hear Art Ensemble of Chicago, Ornette Coleman, Sun...
Progressive Underground: A tribute to the Soulquarian sessions
This week on the Progressive Underground, we take a deep dive into the music of iconic Detroit producer J Dilla...
The Metro: Detroit’s Carr Center seeking support amid financial troubles
The Carr Center is Detroit’s premier multidisciplinary arts organization focused mainly on promoting and sharing Black arts. Like so many...
Alternate Take: Hear new music from Sean Ono Lennon, The High Llamas and more
This week on Alternate Take, I play new selections from London’s The High Llamas, jazz-focused music from Sean Ono Lennon, an...
The Metro Events Guide: Where to watch the eclipse in Detroit, and more to do this weekend
This week, we’ve got world-renowned classical musicians, groundbreaking film festivals and local comedy lineups. Plus, where to watch the upcoming...