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The Importance of Wind Instruments to early 20th-Century French Composers
Garrett Schumann discusses the intersection between wind repertoire and the leading French composers of the early 20th century.
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100 Years in Hill & Hundreds of Menus
From 1904 to 1986, Alva Sink welcomed hundreds of guest artists for post-concert receptions and dinners, preparing a spectacular feast for everyone from Eugene Ormandy to Sergei Rachmaninoff.
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Angélique Kidjo’s Special Message to Ann Arbor
Angélique Kidjo, a world music superstar and activist from Benin, performs in Ann Arbor on February 1, 2013. Take a listen to her special message to Ann Arbor.
VIDEO
Motown Legends Gospel Choir Rehearses in Detroit
Video from Thursday, January 17, a rehearsal with Motown Legends Gospel Choir in Detroit. Motown Legends Gospel Choir, Robert Hurst, Marcus Belgrave, and many more seen in this video will perform on…
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Robert Hurst rehearses with the Motown Legends Gospel Choir
Robert Hurst rehearses with the Motown Legends Gospel Choir on Thursday, January 17. See Robert play live with the D-3 Trio in Hill Auditorium at From Cass Corridor to the World: A…
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Photo and Audio Tour of Detroit’s Mexicantown
Take an audio tour of Detroit’s Mexican Town with WDET’s Martina Guzmán , with images by of Detroit-based photographer Erik Howard.
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Behind the Scenes with Karriem Riggins
We asked jazz drummer and hip-hop producer Karriem Riggins what he’s been listening to lately. Listen to his playlist beyond the fold.
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Peter Sparling on Dancing for Martha Graham
“Graham is known for her theater, her invention of a movement vocabulary that expressed the deepest, darkest aspects of the human condition.” U-M Dance professor Peter Sparling on dancing for Martha Graham and his video work, which will be featured at Martha Graham Dance Company performances in Ann Arbor.