Ann Delisi: Celebrating 65 years of Motown Records
Sixty-five years ago, on Jan. 12, 1959, Motown Records was born. No one could have predicted the parade of supremely...
Listen to Apropos perform live in WDET’s Studio A
Detroit musician Apropos has been gaining global attention for his Motown-inspired sound. When he released his debut solo album (Verse)atility...
‘Ain’t Too Proud’ tells the truthful story of The Temptations
One of the biggest theater events of the year has landed at the Detroit Opera House. "Ain't Too Proud: The...
Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 10, 2022: Trial underway for two men accused in Whitmer kidnap plot
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. A second trial...
Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier passes away at age 81
NEW YORK (AP) — Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t...
Essential Conversations: The Untold Stories of Motown
When Berry Gordy launched Motown Records, he had an innate ability to recognize talent, hear a hit song and create Hitsville, a...
Mosaic Youth Theater Explores the Early Days of Motown Records and The Marvelettes
After 27 years, the founder and director of The Mosaic Youth Theater, Rick Sperling, directs his last show with this...
Ann Delisi’s Essential Conversations: Barrett Strong
Joan Isabella WDET presents Ann Delisi's Essential Conversations podcast. Hosted by Detroit storyteller Ann Delisi, this interview series recognizes the creative...
Motown Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary This Month. It Started With an $800 Loan.
Courtesy of Ann Delisi Click the audio player to hear Ann Delisi's full feature on the 60th anniversary of Motown....
Detroit’s Mystical Musician, Ted Lucas, Is Celebrated With the Release of His 1975 Album, 25 Years After His Death
Ann Delisi talks with Mike Dutkewych, who has worked tirelessly for year to tell Ted Lucas' story and make his...
Funk Brother Says Blurred Lines Verdict Will Change Little In Music Industry
Musicians continue debating the impact of last week’s multi-million dollar jury verdict in favor of Motown singer Marvin Gaye’s family,...