A Look Back at Martha and the Vandellas’ 1965 Performance at a Ford Plant
The trio sang their song "Nowhere to Run" at the auto company's Dearborn assembly plant
Celebrate the Return of Live Music With These Upcoming Detroit Concerts
Sada Baby, Alan Jackson, St. Vincent, and more are performing in the city
A New Release Spotlights the Artistry of Detroit Jazz Great Roy Brooks
'Understanding' is available on Record Store Day on July 17
Martha Reeves on Her Journey So Far & Returning to What She Loves Most
The made-by-Motown local legend, who turns 80 this month, says being cooped up and off the road during the pandemic has left her in a bit of a fog and itching to get back to normal. That means getting back out on the road and in front of fans worldwide.
‘Tresor 30’ Catalogs the Intercontinental Influence of Detroit Techno
The massive box set from the Berlin-based Tresor record label is now available for pre-order
Celebrate the History of Detroit’s Electronic Music Festivals with This Event
The Detroit Historical Museum is hosting a set from DJ Stacey “Hatwaxx” Hale, a panel moderated by WDET’s Chris Campbell, and a film screening next week
Motown Museum Celebrates Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ With Events, Merch, & More
The iconic album's 50th anniversary is on May 21
Madelyn Grant and Miss Grit Release Strong Debut EPs
WDET host and "Hour Detroit" contributor Ryan Patrick Hooper shares what's on his playlist right now
Lily Talmers Draws On Biblical Stories and Personal Details for Her Debut Album
The Ann Arbor artist delivers a stunningly insightful set of songs on the human condition with 'Remember Me as Holy'
Entertainment Post-COVID: Live, With a Side of Virtual
Outdoor concerts may be on the horizon, but indoor arena events still are on pause
The Creative Mind Behind His Name Is Alive Wants You To Figure It Out
Warren Defever is known for creating mysteries
The Supremes’ Co-Founder Mary Wilson Dies at 76
Berry Gordy and Diana Ross share their condolences, and The Motown Museum encourages fans to post love for the late singer on their social media pages
Songwriting Pioneer Sylvia Moy’s Legacy Continues at Her Detroit Recording Studio
The hits roll on at the historic Masterpiece Sound Studios
Hip-Hop History is On Display in a New Virtual Exhibit
Saginaw’s Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum’s exhibition will feature more than 150 objects from the Black History 101 Mobile Museum
Jeff Daniels to Emcee The Ark’s Ann Arbor Folk Festival
The virtual event will feature performances by Kiefer Sutherland, The War and Treaty, and Traverse City band The Accidentals
Big Sean on Giving Back to the City He Loves
The Detroit rapper makes our 2021 Hour Detroiters list, a roundup of people who are quietly — and sometimes not so quietly — enriching life across the region
Techno Auteur Theo Parrish Returns With ‘Wuddaji’
Plus, three other notable releases
MOT’s Yuval Sharon on Bringing Opera to the Masses
Under its innovative new artistic director, Michigan Opera Theatre is really going places
Singer-Songwriter Julianne Ankley Proves It’s Never Too Late To Follow Your Dreams
The Detroit Music Award-winning country artist released her latest album in September
The Four Tops’ Duke Fakir Is Ready To Get Back on the Road
After 67 years of touring, the last original member of The group is itching to end his COVID-19-induced hiatus
