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Your soundtrack to discovering Detroit. Music, arts, food and what’s happening (that’s actually worth your time).

Host Amanda LeClaire will guide you through a playlist of new and iconic music while introducing you to the people that are creating and influencing Detroit culture - from musicians and chefs to poets, filmmakers, visual artists and storytellers.

She'll also help you navigate what to do each week with a curated calendar of events and spotlights on the most interesting places to visit in our region. And because it’s live, you’ll have a chance to interact with the show each day.

Join us weekdays at noon and via Twitter and Instagram @DETCultureShift.

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CultureShift: Detroit Horse Power to open equine education center in the city

CultureShift September 22, 2023

Detroit Horse Power is a local organization with the goal of teaching and inspiring young people through equestrianism. The nonprofit...

Collage of Big Sean, Danny Brown, Eminem, Tee Grizzley and Skilla Baby.

CultureShift: Who is the best rapper to come out of Detroit?

CultureShift August 24, 2023

Axios Detroit recently released a poll asking people who they think is the greatest rapper from Detroit. Big Sean and...

CultureShift: Detroit muralist Ijania Cortez showcases Black bodies to fight stereotypes

CultureShift August 8, 2023

Award-winning painter and muralist Ijania Cortez is a self-taught artist working in Detroit. Cortez often depicts young Black men in...

Three older Black men smile outside with their arms around each other

CultureShift: 36th Detroit Senior Olympics returns after 3-year hiatus

CultureShift June 26, 2023

The Detroit Senior Olympics returned earlier this month for a 3-day event featuring 19 indoor and outdoor recreational activities, plus...

CultureShift: Elvis Mitchell discusses Netflix documentary, Black representation in film, more

CultureShift April 28, 2023

Film critic, media personality and native Detroiter Elvis Mitchell has built an extensive career over the last several decades. The Treatment...

Michigan-Based Chefs Make Food Magical in New Disney-Inspired Competition Series “Foodtastic”

CultureShift December 15, 2021

"Foodtastic," a new adrenaline-packed series from Disney+, is one time playing with your food is encouraged. The immersive global competition...