The Essential Conversation: WDET’s Ann Delisi with Photographer Leni Sinclair (Part 1)
Cybelle Codish, Photographer "I may not have much money, but I feel wealthy beyond measure." --Leni Sinclair In June, Leni...
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.
The Essential Conversation: WDET’s Ann Delisi with Photographer Leni Sinclair (Part 2)
Cybelle Codish, Photographer "I would never call what we did in the Sixties a revolution. I know what a real...
The Essential Conversation: WDET’s Ann Delisi with Photographer Leni Sinclair (Part 3)
Cybelle Codish, Photographer "I would never want to move away from Detroit again... I belong to Detroit and Detroit...
The Essential Conversation: WDET’s Ann Delisi with Photographer Leni Sinclair (Part 4 )
In June, Leni Sinclair sat down with WDET's Ann Delisi at the Kresge Foundation to talk about her life. From...
Ann Delisi Interviews Iggy Pop and Jim Jarmusch
On October 25, 2016, The Detroit Film Theater premiered “Gimme Danger”, the new documentary about The Stooges, one of music’s...
Film to Document Origin of Creem Magazine in Detroit’s Cass Corridor
Creem magazine writer and current Detroit News reporter Susan Whitall and former Creem editor Bill Holdship join Ann Delisi...
Culinary Remix: Chef James Rigato
Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato talk about Sade, squabs, the Motown sound and how less is best when...
Interview: Barrett Strong Talks About the Early Days of Motown
Public Domain Motown Legend, Barrett Strong, celebrates his 75th birthday and talks with Ann Delisi about the early days...
Revisit Ann Delisi’s Interview With David Bowie On the Release Of “Heathen”
Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi talked with David Bowie back in 2002 as he was preparing to release his...
Ann Delisi Interviews Frank Sinatra’s Daughter, Tina Sinatra, on His 100th Birthday
On December 12th, Ann Delisi talked with Tina Sinatra about her father’s legacy, his traumatic entry into the world, how...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Music Playlist for Saturday, May 23, 2015
Ann will start the show with the song "Windows Are Rolled Down" by Amos Lee and by connecting one song...