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In The Groove: Rest in rhythm to Ismael Ahmed, a fond farewell for Ebo Taylor

Ryan Patrick Hooper February 9, 2026

The main focus today is building out a show with a lot of global sounds in honor of Ismael Ahmed....

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I-94 over M-39 bridge, Allen Park.
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: Lane reductions start on I-94

Jerome Vaughn February 4, 2026

Detroiters who use I-94 to get to and from Metro Airport are about to experience some delays. The Michigan Department...

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WDET reflects on the life and legacy of Ismael Ahmed

WDET Digital Team, David Leins February 4, 2026

Celebrate Ismael Ahmed’s life with us. Listen to a tribute made with love, sharing stories, music, and remembrances from those...

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Ismael Ahmed talks to Ann Delisi and Don Was. He is seated behind a microphone
  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Evening Report

Detroit Evening Report: The loss of a legend, Ismael Ahmed

Nargis Rahman February 2, 2026

Listen to the latest episode of the “Detroit Evening Report” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your...

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Ismael Ahmed - August 31, 1947 - January 31, 2026
  • This Island Earth
  • WDET memorial

Remembering Ismael Ahmed

WDET Digital Team February 1, 2026

Our friend, colleague, and one of Detroit’s great connectorsWe’re deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of Ismael...

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Thornetta Davis and her band perform at Concert of Colors on July 21, 2023, in Detroit, Mich.
  • Culture & Music
  • The Metro

The Metro: Concert of Colors music festival bringing global flair to Detroit

Cary Junior II, David Leins, Lauren Myers, The Metro July 14, 2025

Sounds from across the globe are coming to Detroit this weekend as the Concert of Colors music festival returns for...

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WDET "This Island Earth" host Ismael Ahmed posing with members of Mokoomba inside the WDET studios.
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  • The Metro

The Metro: Concert of Colors festival wants ‘peace, love and understanding’

Sydney Waelchli July 18, 2024

Summer in Detroit is the time and place where dancing in public is very welcomed when live music is involved....

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Don Was in the WDET studio.
  • Culture & Music
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
  • News

Detroit Today: Concert of Colors festival is a love letter to Detroit’s diversity

Detroit Today July 20, 2023

Originally founded by WDET’s own Ishmael Ahmed, host of This Island Earth, the Concert of Colors music festival offers a...

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Ismael Ahmed
  • Culture & Music
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

WDET’s own Ismael Ahmed talks Concert of Colors, National Endowment of the Arts

Detroit Today July 18, 2022

The Concert of Colors, metro Detroit’s free annual diversity-themed music festival, returns this week for its 30th year. It was...

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Concert of Colors Returns with Mix of In-Person, Streaming and Broadcast Events

Detroit Today August 6, 2021

Detroit’s beloved free global music festival, the Concert of Colors, returns this year. The festival, which runs through Monday, will include a...

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Ismael Ahmed
  • Culture & Music
  • This Island Earth

WDET’s Ismael Ahmed Receives globalFEST’s Pioneer Award

WDET Staff February 1, 2021

WDET's Ismael Ahmed has been honored with globalFEST's Pioneer Award in recognition for his work fusing the power of culture...

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  • Community & Quality of Life
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson

Ann Delisi Previews Concerts of Colors, Motown Anniversary

Detroit Today July 10, 2019

Back when the Concert of Colors was first established, the event was only for one day. Now in 2019, it is...

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