New Book Explores the History of Jazz in Detroit
A new book from former Detroit Free Press Arts reporter and critic Mark Stryker looks into the history of jazz in Detroit....
This 70’s One Album Wonder Has Been Sampled by Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest
Meta Stange/WDET RAMP (an acronym for "Roy Ayers Music Productions") was formed by Roy Ayers in 1976. Ayers was not...
Renowned Detroit Jazz Musician Phil Ranelin Returns for 80th Birthday Performances
Meta Stange/WDET Renowned Detroit jazz musician and composer Phil Ranelin and saxophonist Wendell Harrison formed Tribe Records in the early 1970's,...
Sam’s Jams: Fruko, “A la Memoria del Muerto”
Check out our Sam's Jams playlist below and listen to CultureShift weekdays from noon. to 2 p.m. on WDET 101.9FM....
Jazz at DTE’s Beacon Park Concert Series Continues This Friday with Alvin Waddles
Meta Stange/WDET WDET's Sam Beaubien sat down with musician Alvin Waddles to discuss his musical career, his role in education,...
Latest in Local: Kind Beast Sees Punk Rocker Return To Detroit Stage
Brian Repa Singer/songwriter Sean Madigan Hoen has had a winding journey throughout the 2000's after the post-hardcore trio he was...
Sam’s Jams: Charles Trees, “Acja” featuring Marcus Elliot
Check out our Sam's Jams playlist below and listen to CultureShift weekdays from noon. to 2 p.m. on WDET 101.9FM. Meta...
Milo Minute: Black Shampoo, The Go Rounds, WhateverFest, Habibi
Brian Rozman Longtime Detroit music journalist Jeff Milo’s byline appears in publications locally and globally. He’s been plugging ears into...
Sam’s Jams: Connie Laverne, “Can’t Live Without You”
Check out our Sam's Jams playlist below and listen to CultureShift weekdays from noon. to 2 p.m. on WDET 101.9FM. Meta...
Hip-Hop Artist Mic Phelps Previews New Album, Upcoming Show
Mic Phelps, a.k.a, Miles Stewart, was born and raised in Pontiac, Mich., and has been releasing albums for almost 10 years....
Throwback Hits Released in May For Your Summer Jams
Courtesy of Rob Reinhart Livin' la vida loca? Maybe in May. The start of the warmer months is also the start of...
Jazz at DTE’s Beacon Park Concert Series Kicks Off This Friday
Jazz at DTE's Beacon Park concert series kicks off this Friday, May 17th at 7p.m. The first concert will feature two bands from the...