Robert Jones Is on a Mission to Keep the Blues Alive in Detroit
Courtesy of Robert Jones "Blues from the Lowlands” holds a special place in the heart of blues lovers in metro...
Robert Jones Is on a Mission to Keep the Blues Alive in Detroit
Courtesy of Robert Jones "Blues from the Lowlands” holds a special place in the heart of blues lovers in metro...
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Launches Music Education, Skills Program for Students
With effort to amplify and expand the role of music in the educational and social development of youth, the Detroit...
Detroit Rapper Danny Brown Returns Home for 6th Annual Bruiser Thanksgiving
Detroit rapper Danny Brown has an infectious laugh. It's not a gimmick. It's a part of his natural aesthetic and contributes to...
Detroit Artist Tylonn Sawyer Celebrates “White History Month” at University of Michigan Gallery
The oil paintings of Detroit-based figurative artist Tylonn Sawyer are mounted with layered messaging and symbolism. In his latest work "White...
Meet the Michigan Para Athlete Competing On the Global Stage
The world of para dance, popular in Europe, is solidifying its presence in the United States. The sport involves an...
The “Negro Motorists Green Book” Let Black Detroiters Know Where To Go in the Era of Jim Crow
During the Jim Crow era, “traveling while black” meant being denied entry into certain establishments, including restaurants, hotels, service stations and...
Detroit’s Entertainment Commission Appoints Asia Hamilton, Owner of Norwest Gallery of Art
As Detroit continues to strengthen its arts and culture scene and work toward becoming a cultivating hub for artists and...
Motown Musician Accelerator Artist Charity Performs Acoustic Live Set In Studio A
Her vibrant orange hair and curls peeking under a beanie hat instantly grab your attention, but when Detroit-based singer-songwriter Charity...
Listen to MYNA, the Indian-American R&B Singer in the Motown Musician Accelerator
MYNA is a lyrical R&B singer with the influences of Jhene Aiko flowing through her visual style and rap-sing delivery. CultureShift is...
Two Years Ahead of Schedule, the Detroit Institute of Arts Wants Another 10-Year Millage
With their annual fundraising gala and a new exhibition highlighting African-American collectors and artists on deck, the Detroit Institute of...
Meet Zoe Ligon, the Sex Educator Calling Out MOCAD’s Controversial “New Portraits” Exhibit
What role does morality play in the blurred lines of fair use and public domain? In August 2018, Zoe Ligon,...
Czech Sound Artist Brings Her Bohemian Cristal Instrument to Detroit
Meta Stange As a child, Czech sound artist and songwriter Lenka Morávková loved the sound of breaking glass. Once she discovered its artistic...