Music

A Night at the Soul Lounge is Lansing’s largest hip-hop and soul residency. The monthly event takes place at The Avenue Café and features DJ sets, spoken word and live music.

The Earl Nelson Singers in Lansing performed their last concert Sunday after keeping the tradition of African American spirituals alive for 60 years.

WKAR's Megan Schellong speaks with Detroit-Michigan-based percussionist and storyteller Audrey Allison who’s dedicated her life to creating a greater understanding of others through music.

One of Michigan’s most popular and durable blues bands is doing one last round of shows this year. Root Doctor has been fronted by Freddie Cunningham for…

After last year’s pandemic-related cancellation, the Summer Solstice Jazz Festival in East Lansing returns Friday through Sunday.Eighteen artists are…

There's been an increase in violence directed against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic. In Michigan, one jazz musician is finding his own…

NPR’s annual Tiny Desk Contest is underway. This is the seventh iteration of NPR Music’s nationwide search for the next great undiscovered artist.The…

Lansing musicians and bands have come together to a make a compilation album.It's titled, "This Must Be The Place: Quality Hits From Lansing" and features…

At many stations across the U.S., today is Public Radio Music Day. WKAR is joining in, and Scott Pohl has this report on how COVID-19 stay-at-home orders…

Legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns is back with another PBS series. Country Music debuts Sunday night on WKAR-TV.The statistics for the new Ken…