Harmonies of Growth: Artists Chantae Cann and Derrick Benford discuss their musical journey
Every artist’s journey begins with a single step, often taken behind the scenes. For Chantae Cann, a singer whose voice...
Nick Austin hosts Soul Saturday, merging genres like soul and hip-hop with electronica and funk into a rich tapestry of sound that is uniquely Detroit. Austin is a native Detroiter with a post-graduate degree from Wayne State University and is a classically trained musician who developed his love and interest in a diverse array of musical styles at a young age. Austin continues his tradition of breaking barriers in music on WDET, merging genres like soul and funk with electronica and hip-hop into a rich tapestry of rhythm and sound that is uniquely Detroit.
50 years of J Dilla: A conversation with ‘Ma Dukes’ on keeping her son’s legacy alive
Detroiters and hip-hop fans everywhere are celebrating what would have been J Dilla's 50th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024....
Soul Saturday: Black Milk on his musical roots, inspiration behind latest album
2023 was a momentous year for local rapper and producer Black Milk, marking the release of his eighth studio album,...
Soul Saturday: Salami Rose Joe Louis brings experimental electro-pop to El Club
Bay Area singer-songwriter and producer Lindsay Olsen is bringing her galactic, experimental electro-pop to El Club in Detroit on Friday....
Soul Saturday: The evolution of Yussef Dayes, from pots and pans to global beats
Yussef Dayes is a tour-de-force behind the drums. The South London-raised producer, composer and drummer performs with an exhilarating combo...
Soul Saturday: Jalen Ngonda’s soulful journey from violin to Motown vibes
For fans of the classic Motown sound, the music of Jalen Ngonda is a breath of fresh air. Born outside...
Soul Saturday: Zo! shows love for retro jazz, soul ahead of Detroit homecoming
On Saturday, Detroit natives Zo!, real name Lorenzo Ferguson, and Tall Black Guy will return home as part of their...
Soul Saturday: Dwele reflects on his debut, Detroit roots, story behind Kanye’s ‘Flashing Lights’
This summer marks the 20th anniversary of Dwele’s first album Subject. The Detroit native sat down with WDET's Soul Saturday...
Singer-songwriter Mary Akpa embraces her “Roots”
Mary Akpa came to the U.S. with her mom and older brother as a young girl. “We didn't have...
Moonchild’s neo soul sound evolves on “Starfruit”
A shared love of music brought L.A.-based trio Moonchild together. The three friends all went to the University of...
Supercoolwicked: The Future of Future Soul
Morgan Hutson, who performs as Supercoolwicked, is a lifelong Detroiter who developed her love of performance while part of the...
Dani Darling Explores Psychedelic Concepts on “The Future” EP
Dani Darling describes herself as a “lush chanteuse, guitarist, producer and songwriter.” The Ann Arbor-based performer got her start performing...