28th Annual Concert of Colors Adapts To COVID Era
WDET’s own Ismael Ahmed joins Stephen Henderson for a conversation about retooling the annual musical event in Detroit.
Ismael Ahmed (right) spinning records in 2019.
Corrected, Sept. 28: The original headline on this article contained an editor-introduced error that incorrectly stated how many years Concert of Colors has been active. The correct number is 28. 101.9 WDET regrets the error.
Every year, the Concert of Colors brings a unique and diverse lineup of musical acts, cultures and conversations to Detroit’s summer concert scene.
This year of course, things are a little different. We can’t all gather together to share in this one-of-a-kind event. But that doesn’t mean Concert of Colors is just going away in 2020.
Listen: Ismael Ahmed joins Stephen Henderson to discuss plans for the upcoming Concert of Colors
Guest
Ismael Ahmed is the host of WDET’s This Island Earth and the founder of the Concert of Colors. Ahmed talks with Henderson about how they went about preparing for the concert this year. He explains that performances and events have been taped and will air on WDET and Detroit Public TV from October 7th to the 10th.
This year’s programs will include a special tribute to WDET’s own Ed Love who is celebrating 60 years on the air here in Detroit, and it will also include a special forum on community, culture, and race.
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