Hear stories from iconic musicians in Detroit’s legendary music scene.
Get a look into Stevie Wonder’s audition for Motown records, recording sessions with funk master George Clinton, renowned hip-hop producer J Dilla’s first days with a drum-machine, and many more stories about what shaped the legacy of this musical city.
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