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As we close in on the last few days of WDET's 2024 Fall Fundraiser, our music hosts are kicking out...

Donate to WDET for a chance to win a year of shows at Spot Lite Detroit

We are more than halfway into our 2024 Fall Fundraiser, and a new day means new incentives to encourage WDET...

Sergio Mendes, Grammy-winning Brazilian music legend, dies at 83

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Sergio Mendes, the celebrated Brazilian musician whose 1966 hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a...

Mic Check: Harpist Brandee Younger on pushing musical boundaries, Detroit’s influence on her sound

Following in the footsteps of legends like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby, harpist Brandee Younger has transformed one of the...

Detroit Evening Report: Power outages continue; Detroit Jazz Festival and more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the continued power outages across metro Detroit following this week's severe...

The Metro: Grammy-nominated Mumu Fresh makes Detroit stop on The Healing Tour

We talk politics on the show; we talk music on the show; and Baltimore native Maimouna Yousef — also known...

The Metro: Detroit saxophonist composing songs inspired by city parks

A new project is combining sounds and storytelling – rooted in Detroit’s parks and neighborhoods.  The Joyce Foundation, in collaboration...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Detroit Jazz Festival announces tentative 2024 lineup

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