Mic Check: Chronicling the musical travels of singer Beth Griffith-Manley

Songstress Beth Griffith-Manley has enjoyed enough music experiences to fill a lifetime. A Detroit native and daughter of the late...

CultureShift Events Guide: MLK Day in Detroit, where to watch the Lions and more

This week, we've got civil rights celebrations for MLK Day, Michigan music from Motown to metal and more. Plus, where...

Ann Delisi: Celebrating 65 years of Motown Records

Sixty-five years ago, on Jan. 12, 1959, Motown Records was born. No one could have predicted the parade of supremely...

Ann Delisi: BLKBOK talks Juneteenth, latest album and more at Willis Show Bar

Neoclassical pianist and Detroiter BLKBOK had a big year in 2023. A former touring musician with major artists like John...

CultureShift Events Guide: Comedy, concerts and football

Happy new year! Kick off your 2024 with lots of laughs, local music and frozen festivities for the whole family....

CultureShift: Detroit fashion designer Ken Walker to showcase new clothing line in Italy

Native Detroiter and fashion designer Ken Walker will travel to Italy to showcase his upcoming clothing line.  In collaboration with...

Ann Delisi: Nabil Ayers reflects on music career during interview at Third Man Records

Rock drummer, music entrepreneur and author Nabil Ayers joined me in front of a live audience at Detroit's Third Man...

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,...

Best of 2023: the WDET playlist

WDET’s music hosts have compiled every song they loved in 2023 and narrowed it down to only the very best...

Detroit Today: WDET’s annual ‘Festivus’ airing of grievances for 2023

There has to be a better way! That’s why each year on Detroit Today, we gain inspiration from Frank Costanza and celebrate Festivus (for...

Detroit Today: Stephen Henderson and Nick Austin’s favorite Christmas songs

Just a few days left until Christmas, and in the spirit of the holidays, Soul Saturday host and producer Nick...

CultureShift Events Guide: Cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music and more

Whether you want to close out your year with cultural celebrations, Michigan-made music or some much-needed laughter, we’ve got something...