CULTURE, FEATURE STORY

Hip-Hop Artist P8tience Captures Joy and Racial Heartache on Latest Album ‘KuhlerBlahynd’

In just 21 minutes, Detroit-born hip-hop artist P8tience captures joy and racial heartache on his latest album KuhlerBlahynd — pronounced color blind.  “They still beating us like Rodney King. They can’t beat us. They want to shoot us. They can’t shoot us. They take us behind bars and say we died of our own hands.… Read More Hip-Hop Artist P8tience Captures Joy and Racial Heartache on Latest Album ‘KuhlerBlahynd’

2019 Blog Posts, DETROIT, FEATURE STORY

Dilla Youth Day 2019 Youth Performance Show Celebrates Young Performing Artists

On Sunday (2/10), Travis and I took the kids to watch the Youth Performances at Dilla Youth Day. Founded by Piper Carter, Dilla Youth Day celebrated its 8th year this past Sunday. The annual youth event was held for the fourth year in a row at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.… Read More Dilla Youth Day 2019 Youth Performance Show Celebrates Young Performing Artists

Art & Entertainment, FEATURE STORY

These 5 Motown Classics Remind Detroit Singer Apropos of Summertime in the D

When thinking of summertime in Detroit, do you have any classic Detroit songs that remind you of the summer season? For Detroit singer Apropos, there are five Motown classics that remind him of summertime in the D. In fact, Motown has had a great impact on Apropos’ music career. “Ever since I was a kid, I looked up to The Jackson 5,… Read More These 5 Motown Classics Remind Detroit Singer Apropos of Summertime in the D

Art & Entertainment, DETROIT

Discover Detroit Jazz Music at Java & Jazz

Did you know the Detroit Public Library has a jazz music series? I was really excited to find out about the jazz series because I am a BIG jazz lover! My mother introduced me to jazz when I was a little girl. I don’t remember the names of all of the artists she listened to,… Read More Discover Detroit Jazz Music at Java & Jazz