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...
Reflecting on the inclusive beginnings of the Concert of Colors
Detroit has long been a destination for immigrant communities, dating to before Henry Ford began the first automotive assembly line...
Ego Ella May makes music that heals the soul
Having come up in the South London music scene, songstress Ego Ella May was influenced by artists such as Stevie...