Detroit Singer/Songwriter Holly Bernt Releases “Lightening on the Vine” and Performs in WDET’s Studio A

Holly talks with Essential Music Host, Ann Delisi, about listening to hymns and gospel music growing up and what it...

Remembering Nearly Five Decades of Live Music Recordings at Cobo Hall

Take a listen as WDET's Rob Reinhart looks back at Cobo Hall's legacy as a nationally-acclaimed venue for live recordings. 

Framed by WDET– Photographs and stories from Detroit

From longtime residents who are preserving a southern blues tradition to neighbors who share Middle Eastern cuisine, Framed by WDET highlighted...

In The Groove with Shepard Fairey

Fairey's iconic "Obey Giant" artwork (courtesy of artist) Click on the audio player above for the full conversation. In the...

In The Groove with JR JR’s Josh Epstein

Courtesy of JR JR Click on the audio player above for the full conversation.  Indie rock group JR JR is...

Detroit MC Alexyn Wundrland talks Women in Hip Hop & New EP Release

Alexyn Wundrland On Sunday, June 17, Detroit hip hop artist Alexyn Wundrland will bring jazz musicians, vocalists and graphics to her new...

Can We See Some I.D.?

Courtesy of the artist. A duo of young artists-turned-curators in Detroit have joined forces for #BLACKiD -- an art exhibition that...

“Georgia”

Georgia Graham moved to Detroit three years ago and embraced life in the city. She was a fan of WDET and...

Celebrate the life of one of the most talented musicians of his era, the legendary Curtis Mayfield tonight at the DPL.

Celebrate the life of one of the most talented musicians and social critics of the 60s and 70s, the legendary...

The Progressive Underground Show 267: Acid Jazz Edition

Sony Music This weekend’s Progressive Underground is a special edition that explores the sound stylings of the acid jazz genre...

Funk Brother Dennis Coffey Releases “One Night at Morey’s: 1968”

Ann Delisi talks with Funk Brother Dennis Coffey about performing with drummer Melvin Davis and organist Lyman Woodward 50 years ago,...

Detroit Singer/Songwriter Lauren Deming Returns Home

Ann Delisi talks with singer/pianist/songwriter, Lauren Deming about leaving town, her trip across the U.S and landing back in Detroit...