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The College of Music at Michigan State University has received two Latin Grammy nominations for music composed, conducted, and played entirely by artists…
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Three handwritten wills have been found in the suburban Detroit home of Aretha Franklin, months after the death of the "Queen of Soul," including one that…
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Activism, body positivity, race and social issues are all themes in Flint-native Tunde Olaniran’s music. Olaniran will perform on WKAR’s Backstage Pass on…
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The 2019 season of WKAR-TV’s Backstage Pass program begins taping on Friday night with the five-piece Illinois band The Way Down Wanderers.On March 19th,…
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A historic Detroit music studio where stars such as Aretha Franklin and Miles Davis recorded has been bought by the state to preserve the building during…
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On Friday, an all-star list of musicians, politicians, friends and family will remember music legend Aretha Franklin. The 76-year-old passed away last…
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Aretha Franklin is seriously ill, according to a person close to the singer.The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not…
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The late King of Pop is getting his own street name in Motown, which first launched him into superstardom.A section of Randolph in downtown Detroit will…
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An abandoned school building in Portland, Michigan has been turned into affordable housing for families and singles. The grand opening took place last…
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In January 2018, Detroit singer Anita Baker announced she'll launch a "farewell" tour in March. Detroit Free Press columnist and author Rochelle Riley…
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The public will be able to celebrate Motown's history in Detroit with an estate sale and live global auction.MLive reports that the "Motown Mansion" of…
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An arena that's been the home of the Detroit Pistons for nearly three decades will close next month.Palace Sports and Entertainment confirmed its plans…