Detroit Vocal Powerhouse Steffanie Christi’an Releases Her First Full Length Album That Was 5 Years in the Making
Steffanie Christi'an talks with Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi, about how proud she is of this new body of work, her...
Ann Delisi has been a part of the Detroit media landscape for more than 35 years. A Wayne State Music School grad and former WDET Music Host and Music Director (1983-1995), Ann returned to WDET in 2009 to host Essential Music, a program dedicated to exploring the history of music, creating a platform for Detroit musicians, discovering new music and listening to what is next on the musical horizon. As a broadcaster, music host and storyteller, Ann creates features that highlight iconic artists, landmark albums and has curated hundreds of shows. As an interviewer, she's talked with everyone from David Bowie to White House Photographer Pete Souza to Iggy Pop and her curiosity about the creative spirit led to the podcast series, Essential Conversations. Her passion for food and those who make it led to another podcast/broadcast, Essential Cooking, with her co-host, award-winning chef, James Rigato.
She is an accomplished voiceover talent and for 5 years, Ann hosted the Detroit Public Television program, Backstage Pass, a weekly arts and culture program highlighting Detroit's artistic community. She has donated her time to working with The Greening of Detroit, Karmanos Cancer Institute and other Detroit non-profits.
“Boy Howdy, The Story of Creem Magazine” Documentary Kicks Off The Freep Film Festival
Ann Delisi talks with music journalist and one-time editor-in-chief at Creem Magazine, Susan Whitall, and the documentary's producer JJ Kramer...
Ann Delisi’s “Essential Conversations” Podcast: Complete Season 1 Now Available
The complete first season of Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations podcast is now available via WDET.org, iTunes, and Stitcher. The podcast...
The Combined Talents of Some of Detroit’s Most Accomplished Musicians is a New Group Called Audio Birds
Ann Delisi talks with Audio Birds about what it's like to perform together given their collective histories, the importance of...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Terri Lyne Carrington and Esperanza Spalding
Michelle Andonian WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative spirit...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Barrett Strong
Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Denaun Porter
Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative spirit...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Allee Willis
Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative spirit...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Don Was
Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Pete Souza
Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative spirit...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: MC5 Guitarist Wayne Kramer
Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative...
Echopark Guitars Owner Gabriel Currie Shares the Most Important Thing About Making the Perfect Guitar – Part 2
Essential Music host, Ann Delisi, continues her conversation with Echopark Guitars owner, Gabriel Currie, who moved his company to Detroit...