Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier passes away at age 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t...

Brightmoor Music Series celebrates community

The Brightmoor community in the city of Detroit has had its battles. From blight to vacant property, the area needed...

New research suggests millennials aren’t lazy — just unlucky

In 1997, more than 40% of teens were part of the workforce. Just over 15 years later, that number dropped...

Puppet Film Series premieres in Detroit

Cinema lovers and fans of the wonderful art of puppetry, unite! Beginning Friday, Aug. 5, the Detroit Puppet Company (DPC)...

Gallerist and PASC guest curator holds fundraiser to fund rare disease research

One of the most important artistic endeavors that’s happening here in the City of Detroit is the work of the...

Best of 2022 (so far): the WDET mid-year playlist

To commemorate passing the halfway point of 2022, WDET’s music hosts shared their favorite tracks from January through June on...

What to look for from Third Man Records this month

Discovering new music is one of the things you’ve told us you love the most about WDET. To satisfy your...

The legacy of the Lunar Landing 53 years later

On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins left Earth’s comfy atmosphere and headed off into the...

How Anita Baker redefined Quiet Storm music with sophisticated soul

Legendary R&B siren Anita Baker will hold her final performance at Little Caesar’s Arena tonight. In honor of her significant...

Opera MODO is transforming the medium

A classic comedic opera was given a new lease on life, thanks to Opera MODO. The Detroit arts organization is...

“We Bear” exhibit showcases prisoner artwork during the pandemic

The Ann Arbor Art Fair is one of the largest in the country. It brings in more than half a...

What to know about the Concert of Colors 2022

The Concert of Colors is back in full swing for the 2022 season. Founded by WDET’s own Ismael Ahmed (host...