CuriosiD: Who made Detroit-style pizza first?
WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this...
Culture
Finjan Cafe owner sets out to build a Yemeni legacy
“Communities of Hope” features Detroiters from communities of color who have been looking for ways to persevere during the pandemic....
International Mother Language Day promotes linguistic cultural diversity
Feb. 21 is International Mother Language Day. It was first recognized by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization...
Detroit Techno Producer Carl Craig Discusses His Latest Art Installation
Last year, DIA Beacon, a contemporary art museum in New York, commissioned legendary Detroit techno producer Carl Craig to create a massive...
New Generations Find Their Voice In Jazz
WDET Artist: Ashley Henry Track: Cranes In The Sky Jazz has had its ups and downs since its creation over...
Sam’s Jams: Funk, Prog-Rock, and Underground Disco
WDET Each week, 101.9 WDET audio producer Sam Beaubien adds music to his 'Sam’s Jams' Spotify playlist. This week he's mixing together...
Sam’s Jams: The First Black British Band to Top the Billboard R&B Chart
WDET Artist: Loose Ends Song: Nights of Pleasure Loose Ends is an R&B group from the UK. The trio originally...
Listen to WDET’S Sam Beaubien Two-Hour All Detroit Airwave Takeover
On Tuesday, November 19th, 101.9 WDET's Sam Beaubien took over the WDET airwaves for a special broadcast. Digging into his personal...
Sam’s Jams: The Beat Behind Afrobeat
WDET Artist: Fela Kuti (and drummer Tony Allen) Song: Fight To Finish Afrobeat is a genre of music that combines elements...
Sam’s Jams: This Boogie Track Became the Theme Music for BET
WDET Artist: Circle City Band Track: Magic Paul Thomas a.k.a. Pryme Tyme, “P”, and Stanlee Paul, founded early 80's Boogie...
Sam’s Jams: 30 Songs Showcasing Detroit’s Current Genre-Bending Music Scene
WDET Artist: Sasha Kashperko Track: Coffee Care The Detroit music scene has gone through many changes over the years. From...
Sam’s Jams: How J Dilla, Detroit Hip-Hop Pioneer, Changed Modern Music
WDET Artist: J Dilla Track: Two Can Win, Don't Cry, and many others.... Detroit has an important role in hip-hop...
