Essential Cooking: Midwesterners, Embrace Your Spicier Side
In the debut episode of WDET's new podcast "Essential Cooking," hosts Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato explore the spicier...
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.
Smokey Robinson: Legendary Singer, Songwriter and Motown Executive
When we speak of Motown royalty, one of the first artists who comes to mind if Detroit's own Smokey Robinson....
Herbie Hancock: A Primer for the Jazz Fusionist, Miles Davis Collaborator
Jazz icon Herbie Hancock began his extraordinary journey on April 12, 1940, in Chicago, Ill. "First of all, I define...
WDET Launching New “Essential Cooking” Podcast With Ann Delisi and Chef James Rigato
With people forced to stay at home and cook more than ever before, this is the right time to discover exciting...
Detroit Entrepreneurs Launch Michigan Fields, Fresh Food Delivery Service
Two Detroit entrepreneurs have teamed to take food insecurity during the novel coronavirus pandemic. Michigan Fields supports Michigan farmers as well...
Camera Jesus, Detroit Photography Staple, Puts Pieces of City Together
With his long hair and beard, Detroit photographer Joe Gall began shooting musicians and bands while in the "pit" at the...
Botanical Artist Creates Large Installations to Support Michigan’s Flower Growers
Many businesses have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 including Michigan's Flower Growers, a group of farmers who make the majority...
The Feeder Loft, Eastern Market Studio, Launches Record Label
A historic gathering place for musicians in Eastern Market is launching a record label. "I wanted to provide a space...
Frank Sinatra, The Father: Daughter Tina Remembers the Artist
Frank Sinatra was born to Italian immigrants in New Jersey in 1915 and went on to become one of the...
WDET At Home: Cooking Like A Pro During COVID-19
Michigan may be at-home during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn't mean you can't have world class cuisine. Chef James...
WDIV Anchor Devin Scillian Releases 20th Children’s Book
When the stay-home order was put in place, WDIV's Devin Scillian was still heading to work everyday to anchor the...
Remembering Barney Ales, the Motown Man Who Kept the Bills Paid
We all know Berry Gordy and the Motown records story, but there is part of the Motown's success that belongs...