Detroit Songwriter Allee Willis Brings Her Micro-Documentary “The D” to the DIA
Sept. 19, 2017 on Ann Delisi's Essential Music
Allee Willis spent over 5 years and recorded 5000 Detroit voices to create this visual love letter to Detroit
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