Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

LONDON (AP) — Sinéad O’Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter who became a superstar in her mid-20s but was known as...

What to know about Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour in Detroit

Ok, ladies, now let's get in formation. The one and only Beyoncé is returning to Ford Field this week for...

Best of 2023 (So Far): The WDET Midyear Playlist

We’re halfway through 2023, and that means it’s time to take stock of our favorite songs of the year so...

Mic Check: A WDET exclusive interview with Robert Glasper

Producer, multi-instrumentalist and Grammy Award-winning artist Robert Glasper has been at the vanguard of contemporary music for many years, and...

What to know about Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Detroit

It's me, hi. I'm WDET's resident Swiftie, it's me. Pop superstar Taylor Swift is returning to Ford Field this weekend...

Sam’s Jams Live: Jon Dixon

Jon Dixon is a highly acclaimed Detroit-based producer and musician. With over two decades in the industry, he has become...

Five timeless tracks from Filipino-American songstress Tracy Cruz

Singer-songwriter Tracy Cruz was born in Quezon City on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Later relocating to San...

Sam’s Jams Live: Wendell Harrison

Wendell Harrison is a legendary jazz saxophonist hailing from Detroit. Over the course of his distinguished career, he has played...

Big Boi, Steve Aoki, more to perform during Detroit Grand Prix weekend

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix announced on Wednesday a series of concerts and festivities when it returns to downtown Detroit...

Missy, Willie and George Michael among Rock Hall inductees

NEW YORK (AP) — Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Chaka Khan, “Soul Train” creator Don Cornelius and the late...

Modern Music: Exploring Space Age lounge music and stereo demonstration records

In this episode of Modern Music, we take another tour of the more offbeat section of my vinyl collection with...

From Sly and the Family Stone to P-Funk, get to know funk music icon Dawn Silva in five songs

Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Dawn Silva gravitated to music early on as she sang in a high school...