"In the Groove" host Ryan Patrick Hooper in WDET's studios in Detroit.

In The Groove: Anderson .Paak heads back to ‘Malibu,’ a celebration of The Roots + more

June 26, 2024

Today on the show… exploring new music from Bartees Strange, Wu-Lu, Sio, Crows, La Luz and more. Plus, a celebration...

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"In the Groove" host Ryan Patrick Hooper in WDET's studios in Detroit.

In The Groove: Dr. Dog is back, plus a mixtape of rock legends taking on Motown classics

June 25, 2024

New music discovery with fresh cuts from Philadelphia band Dr. Dog, getting ready to release their first new record in...

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Ann Arbor-based ZZvava, comprised of Anie Parker (from left), Jeffrey Freer, Jordan Collingridge and Nick Zomparelli, will release their fourth album June 15.

MI Local: Ann Arbor rockers ZZvava premiere ‘Hypnic Jerks’ from new album featuring cover art by Michel Gondry

June 12, 2024

Ann Arbor-based indie rock quartet ZZVAVA is releasing a new self-titled album on June 15 — their fourth so far...

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John 'Jammin' Collins, a pivotal figure in Detroit’s techno scene, joined "The Metro" on Monday, May 20, 2024,.ahead of his set at the 2024 Movement Electronic Music Festival.

The Metro: Legendary Detroit DJ John Collins talks techno history ahead of Movement

May 20, 2024

Detroit's Movement Electronic Music Festival is more than just a music event, it's a celebration of a genre that transformed...

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The Detroit Jazz Festival is held over Labor Day weekend in downtown Detroit.

Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup

April 12, 2024

The Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation unveiled the initial lineup for this year's event — considered the world’s largest free jazz...

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Syrian opera singer Lubana Al-Quntar will perform "Louder than Bombs: Songs for Our People" at the Arab American National Museum on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Detroit Evening Report: Arab American National Museum concert to honor Middle Eastern families

March 19, 2024

Syrian opera singer Lubana Al-Quntar will lead the Arab American Choir in a performance at the Arab American National Museum...

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Sign at the Movement festival that says Techno City.

The Metro: Detroit’s Movement festival celebrates techno music’s history, progression

March 12, 2024

Movement Electronic Music Festival recently announced its 2024 lineup. The renowned Detroit event celebrates the history of techno — in...

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Legendary Detroit producer and beat maker J Dilla (James Yancey) would have been 50 years old on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024.

50 years of J Dilla: A conversation with ‘Ma Dukes’ on keeping her son’s legacy alive

, February 7, 2024

Detroiters and hip-hop fans everywhere are celebrating what would have been J Dilla's 50th birthday on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024....

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Candace Nicole poses with a Roland keyboard

Emerging artist Candace Nicole takes her sound to the next level with new album

January 12, 2024

Detroit-based composer, pianist and bandleader Candace Nicole has become a presence on the local music scene with a rhythmic blending...

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Detroit rapper and producer Black Milk released his eighth studio album, "Everybody Good?" over the summer.

Soul Saturday: Black Milk on his musical roots, inspiration behind latest album

, January 3, 2024

2023 was a momentous year for local rapper and producer Black Milk, marking the release of his eighth studio album,...

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Sam Beaubien (left) with legendary Detroit funk and soul musician Amp Fiddler, who died on Sunday, Dec. 17 after an extensive battle with cancer.

CultureShift: Remembering the great Amp Fiddler

December 19, 2023

Friends, family members and Detroit’s music community at large are still reeling from the news of Detroit funk and soul...

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