Detroit songbird Kathy Kosins’ versatility spans multiple decades and genres
Born in Highland Park, Michigan, Kathy Kosins worked in her family's clothing store as a child. Her father, Harry Kosins,...
The life of Sarah E. Ray will be celebrated at the Freedom Arts Festival
Little is known about civil rights pioneer Sarah Elizabeth Ray. Often considered Detroit's other Rosa Parks, she was denied a...
Best of 2022 (so far): the WDET mid-year playlist
To commemorate passing the halfway point of 2022, WDET’s music hosts shared their favorite tracks from January through June on...
How Anita Baker redefined Quiet Storm music with sophisticated soul
Legendary R&B siren Anita Baker will hold her final performance at Little Caesar’s Arena tonight. In honor of her significant...
Ego Ella May makes music that heals the soul
Having come up in the South London music scene, songstress Ego Ella May was influenced by artists such as Stevie...
How Kate Bush is a sign of the times in 2022
One of the most popular songs in the world right now came out in 1985. “Running Up That Hill” by...
Rebecca Goldberg aims to honor Detroit’s legacy of techno
This weekend, the Movement Electronic Music Festival will return to Hart Plaza for a three-day, multi-stage event to celebrate Detroit’s...
Saajtak premieres music video, “Concertmate 680,” off upcoming album
The Detroit-based improvisational electronic art-rock quartet Saajtak have just released the third single from their upcoming album, For the Makers, which...
The 2022 Detroit Jazz Festival lineup highlights voices old and new
The Detroit Jazz Festival attracts thousands of people every year. For some, it can even feel like a religious experience....
Ally Evenson premieres new single and video, “I Can’t Feel (My Body)”
On her newest single, Ally Evenson “got a little weird.” “And that’s what I wanted from the get-go,” they say....
Solange is a vibe all her own
Having grown up as the younger sister of Destiny Child’s lead singer Beyoncé Knowles, Solange would express an interest early...
Enter the 2022 Tiny Desk Contest
Do you have what it takes to perform at the Tiny Desk? NPR Music wants to hear from...