A newly founded Black-owned magazine in Detroit is trying to show its readers that everyone can live a life of luxury. 

Divine Magazine highlights Detroit’s creatives and fashion designers, at a time when the fashion world is paying more and more attention to what’s being made in Detroit. 

Charde Goins, Detroit native and editor-in-chief of Divine Magazine, says she has always expressed herself as a creative through her clothing, and she got the idea to start a fashion magazine after graduating from Central Michigan University. 

Goins joined The Metro to share what inspires her about Detroit’s fashion scene and the journey of launching her own fashion magazine.

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The annual Ann Arbor Art Fair — one of the largest juried art fairs in the country — will attract nearly half a million visitors to downtown Ann Arbor later this month.

The three-day event,  set for July 17-19, spans about 30 city blocks with approximately 1,000 artists participating. 

Frances Todoro-Hargreaves, interim executive director of the Ann Arbor Art Fair, joined The Metro on Monday to discuss the history of the event and what to expect this year. Brian Delozier, one of the featured artists at this year’s fair, also joined the program.

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In this week’s episode of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music, it’s the annual Canada Day Show, ahead of the July 1 holiday.

“Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder.”

– Former U.S. President John F. Kennedy

See the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for June 28, 2025

HOUR ONE:

• “The Canadian Dream” – Sam Roberts Band
  
• “Baseball” – Sara Dufour
  
• “Red Future” – Snotty Nose Rez Kids
• “The Cobbler” – Matt Andersen
• “Consistency” – Tanika Charles
• “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature” – The Guess Who
• “Dopamine” – Jon Vinyl
• “Canadian” – Billy Raffoul
  
• “Mhepo” – Munya Mataruse
• “Total Cinema” – Ken Yates
• “Girls Like You” – Sofia Camara
  
• “Yellow” – Tegan & Sara
• “Human Nature” – Sloan
• “Rolodex” – Logan Richard
  

• “Better Broken” – Sarah McLachlan
  
• “Home” – Aysanabee
• “Listen2Me” – foxwarren
• “Poets” – Tragically Hip
• “Eleanor Rigby” – Oscar Peterson
  
• “Life Is A Highway” – Tom Cochrane
  
• “Walking In Sunshine” – Brandon Isaac
  
• “Nothing Is Perfect” – Metric
  
• “My People” – AHI
  
• “The Night Loves Us” – Alan Doyle
• Qujannamiik” – The Jerry Cans
• “Pour que tu m’aimes encore” – Celine Dion
• “Acadian Driftwood” – The Band

Listen to Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org.

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, Jensen McRae joins us in the studio for songs from her second release, “I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!” Starting her career just before the pandemic, Jensen is now reflecting on life and love in her late 20s.

Also featured, some songs from the COVID Summer of 2020, and in-studio archives from The Head & The Heart in 2013, Nilufer Yanya in 2018 and Kathleen Edwards in 2002!

See the playlist below and listen to the episodes on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Acoustic Café Playlist for June 29, 2025

• “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
• “Back At The Start” – Patty Griffin
• “Fly” – Patty Griffin
• “Sioux Falls” – Wild Horses
• “The Darkness Gets The Best Of You” – The Devil Makes Three
• “Human Touch” – Kathleen Edwards
• “Mercury” – Kathleen Edwards (2003 in-studio performance)
• “Savannah” – Jensen McRae (in-studio guest)
• “Novelty” – Jensen McRae (in-studio guest)
• “My Darling My Dear” – Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo’
• “Eggs In The Morning” – aron!
• “Punisher” – Phoebe Bridgers (June, 2020)
• “That’s The Way The World Goes Round” – Norah Jones (June 2020)
• “A Bus Ain’t A Home” – Luke Tyler Shelton
• “Living And Dying And In Between” – CAAMP
• “Rushmere” – Mumford & Sons
• “Butchered Tongue” – Hozier
• “Chase Me” – Nilufer Yanya (2022 in-studio performance)
• “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” – I’m With Her
• “Robin’s Egg” – Iron & Wine + I’m With Her
• “After The Setting Sun” – The Head And The Heart
• “Let’s Be Still” – “After The Setting Sun” – The Head And The Heart (2013 in-studio performance)
•  “Dopamine” – Jon Vinyl
• “Let Me Be Wrong” – Jensen McRae (in-studio guest)
• “Praying For Your Downfall” – Jensen McRae (in-studio guest)

Each year the Concert of Colors transforms Detroit with sounds from across the globe.

This year the rhythm is beating strongly in Mexicantown, where the festival kicks off on Saturday with a special showcase of Tejano and Latin music. Tejano, or Tex-Mex music, is a soulful blend of borderland storytelling and rhythms rooted in Mexico, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Ray Lozano, executive director of the Mexicantown Community Development Corporation, joined The Metro to talk more about Concert of Colors, Tejano music and the importance of amplifying immigrant voices.

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Two groundbreaking leaders of Detroit’s arts and culture scene will be honored at the GhostLight Arts Initiative’s inaugural GhostLight Gala, taking place this Sunday at the Garden Theater.

Honoree Njia Kai is a celebrated cultural curator, producer and community visionary. Through her company NKSK Events + Production, the lifelong Detroiter has curated some of Detroit’s most iconic cultural celebrations— from the Charles H. Wright Museum’s African World Festival to the Downtown Detroit Tree Lighting.

Dr. George Shirley, who will also be honored on Sunday, is a man of many firsts.

He was the first Black man to teach music at a Detroit High School; the first Black tenor to perform a leading role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City; and the first Black member of the U.S. Army chorus in Washington D.C. He also received the National Medal of Arts from former President Barack Obama in 2015 for his work mentoring countless Black musicians.

Kai and Shirley both joined The Metro ahead of the gala to discuss their commitment and contributions to Detroit’s art scene.

Proceeds from the event will help support GhostLight programming, including its Obsidian Theatre Festival — which provides a platform for emerging Black voices in theater and film.

Use the media player above to hear the full conversation.

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This week, we’re celebrating lots of different aspects of our community, from the people who make things happen to the places where memories are made.

Plus, where to catch local performers in metro Detroit. Read on to learn more.

Cultural celebrations

This weekend, Detroit’s largest park is celebrating its 100th birthday. The Rouge Park Centennial Celebration will include a family-friendly carnival, live entertainment for all ages and a community resource fair. Admission is free, and the event goes from 5–8 p.m. on Friday, and from 12–5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit rougepark.org.

WDET is partnering with the Concert of Colors to celebrate Michigan’s only historical marker dedicated to the pioneers of Detroit Tejano music on Saturday, June 28. Concert of Colors in Mexicantown will highlight different styles of Latin music, featuring live performances, dancing and food. Admission is free, and the event goes from 1–8 p.m. at the Mexicantown CDC Mercado Plaza. For more information, visit our events page.

The GhostLight Arts Initiative is celebrating five years of arts engagement, production, education and activism in Detroit with an inaugural GhostLight Gala on Sunday, June 29. They’ll be honoring producer Njia Kai and musician Dr. George Shirley for their trailblazing contributions to Black arts, and the evening will feature special remarks, performances, an auction and more. The event goes from 7:30–10 p.m. at the Garden Theatre in Detroit, and tickets range from $40–$150. For more information, visit ghostlight.art.

The Henry Ford and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra are celebrating the 4th of July with their annual Salute to America event at Greenfield Village from Wednesday, July 2 through Saturday, July 5. There will be food trucks, fireworks and a patriotic musical performance by the DSO. Festivities go from 5–10 p.m. each day. Tickets are $36–$42 for the general public or $30–$35 for members, and children under 4 get in for free. For more information, visit thehenryford.org.

Local talent

On Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29, The Pleasant Underground is hosting their third annual PUGFEST in Ferndale, highlighting local indie rock, punk, Midwest emo and post-hardcore musicians. This year’s lineup includes performances by Charmer, Origami Button, Eyewash and more. Day passes range from $25–$55, and weekend passes are available for $100. For more information, visit noxp.org.

On Friday, June 27, Michigan Central continues its Fridays at the Station series with a Peoples Records takeover. There will be live performances by the Balance Duo and the Ian Fink Ensemble, with DJ sets curated by Peoples Records in between acts. The event goes from 5–10 p.m. and tickets are $15. For more information, visit their event page.

On Thursday, July 3, Ziggy’s in Ypsilanti is hosting a variety show featuring live music and comedy. Comedians include Who Can Say? Improv and “What’s So Funny About Detroit” alum Brad Wenzel and Sam Rager. There will also be live music from Ralph Manginio and Missing Cats. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit @ziggysypsi on Instagram.

An immaculately heavy does of new music, including a candidate for song of the summer from Hannah Cohen, plus fresh releases from Joviale, Hotline TNT, Turnstile, Joe Armon-Jones, Ganavya and a special spotlight on Wednesday, who will be in town at the Majestic Theatre in November (get your tickets now — they’ll only get more popular once their new album, “Bleeds,” comes out!).

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 25, 2025

• “Summer Sweat” – Hannah Cohen
• “HARK!” – Joviale
• “Morning Light feat. Andreya Triana (Extended Version)” – Andreya Triana & Quantic
• “Cebollas Verdes (feat. Quantic)” – Khruangbin
• “Mambo Sun” – T. Rex
• “Wound Up Here (By Holdin On)” – Wednesday
• “Break Right” – Hotline TNT
• “NEVER ENOUGH” – Turnstile
• “War Transmission” – Joe Armon-Jones
• “draw something beautiful” – Ganavya
• “Roygbiv” – Boards of Canada
• “Sun Track I (feat. Tiff Ortiz)” – musclecars
• “Believer” – Annahstasia
• “Sleep Dreams” – Surprise Chef
• “Plasty” – LL Burns
• “Chambacú” – Aurita Castillo y Su Conjunto
• “Con Altura” – Orquesta Akokán
• “I Believe To My Soul” – Farhad Mehrad
• “Vista” – Okonski
• “Get Me Back In The Game” – LL Burns
• “Soul On Fire” – LaVern Baker
• “54-46 (That’s My Number)” – Toots & The Maytals
• “Ann Wants to Dance” – Papooz
• “In My Craft (feat. Miryam Solomon)” – Huw Marc Bennett
• “How Can We Mend a Broken Heart” – Kahil El’Zabar
• “Listen2me” – Foxwarren
• “Love In Constant Spectacle” – Jane Weaver
• “Payroll” – Mock Orange
• “Right Hand On My Heart” – The Whigs
• “My Room” – Divorce
• “Elderberry Wine” – Wednesday
• “I Just Can’t Take The Risk” – Saint Saviour & Jadu Heart
• “Please Don’t Hold Me Hostage for Who I Am, for Who I Was” – Thanya Iyer
• “Transmuted Matter” – Stereolab
• “Pharaohs” – SBTRKT & Roses Gabor
• “This Charming Disco” – Spoek Mathambo
• “All Night” – Yuksek & M.I.L.K.
• “Back On 74 (Full Crate Remix)” – Jungle

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

The year is flying by! This week, I’m featuring some of my favorite songs of the year released by metro area artists so far, as well as artists based all around the state — including Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo!

You’ll also get a chance to hear songs by artists who are currently on the ballot for 2025’s Sounds Like Detroit Musical Showcase, including Imani Bloom and Angela Davis!

There’s always so much new music being released by local artists, though, so don’t anticipate a full-on flashback-styled clip show: I also featured new and recently-released tracks by singer-songwriters like Ohly and Mark Whalen, along with new electronic sounds from the project known as Dirt Room.

Looking back at 2025 “so far,” I picked tracks from singer/songwriters like Danny VanZandt, Ryan Allen, and Taylor DeRousse, each of whom joined me in-studio earlier in the year for exclusive live interviews and song premieres. We’re also listening back to tracks from Grand Rapids-based indie-pop band Phabies who, yes, also joined me in-studio earlier this year!

Meanwhile, a reminder that you, dear listener, can vote now for our Sounds Like Detroit Musical Showcase, where you can help us select an artist for our upcoming concert at Batch Brewing on Aug. 14! Liz Warner (Alternate Take), Chris Campbell (The Progress Underground) and myself, host of MI Local, have each selected artists who are already set to perform at this event, but who else makes it to the stage is entirely up to YOU! Voting ends July 3. Click here for more info!

See the playlist below and listen to the episode on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

MI Local Playlist for June 24, 2025

• “Jesse” – Danny VanZandt
• “If I Go” – Ohly
• “Voyeur” – Dirt Room
• “UR WORLD” – LOCAL ORGANIC
• “Long Dirt Driveway” – Dick Texas
• “The Bloodletting” – Phabies
• “Collecting” – Spencer LaJoye
• “Drinking Again” – Angela Davis
• “Fader” – Imani Bloom
• “Garden Dweller” – Tariq Gardner
• “Lost In A Daze” – Ryan Allen
• “Don’t Take Me” – bRADFORd
• “On The Mend” – Mark Whalen
• “July Love” – Pretty Island
• “Chaos” – Taylor DeRousse

On this week’s episode of Acoustic Café, it’s back to The Leon Loft for another session with The Devil Makes Three! The band recently released their first album in about seven years, titled “Spirits,” and played some of the new tunes at The Loft back in May.

Also featured, a new collection of Elliott Smith covers is on the way, The White Stripes‘ acoustic classic, performances from Jill Sobule, Cowboy Junkies, Mon Rovia and more.

See the playlist below and listen to the episodes on-demand for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Acoustic Café Playlist for June 22, 2025

• “Million Dollar Intro” – Ani DiFranco
• “And She Was” – David Byrne & Caetano Veloso
• “Little Ghost” – The White Stripes
• “Lost In Translation” – Uwade
• “Wild And Clear And Blue”  – I’m With Her
• “Rake” – Cowboy Junkies (2023 in-studio performance)
• “I Kissed A Girl” – Jill Sobule
• “Que Sera Sera” – Jill Sobule (1997 in-studio performance)
• “Half As High” – The Devil Makes Three (in-studio guests)
• “Ghosts Are Real” – The Devil Makes Three (in-studio guests)
• “4+20” – The Wandering Hearts
• “S P E Y S I D E” – Bon Iver
• “Cold War” – Olive Klug
• “Rust” – Mon Rovia (2025 in-studio performance)
• “Room On The Porch” – Taj Mahal & Keb’ Mo w/Ruby Amanfu
• “Green Green Rocky Road” – Muireann Bradley
• “But Not For Me” – Grant Perez
• “Do What Feeds Your Soul” – Kyshona (2022 in-studio performance)
• “Tomorrow Tomorrow” – Brad Mehldau & Daniel Rossen
• “Shadow In The Frame” – Daniel Rossen (2023 in-studio performance)
• “Independence Day” – Elliott Smith
• “No Champagne (6 AM)” – Cautious Clay
•  “Holding On” – The Devil Makes Three (in-studio guests)
• “Spirits” –The Devil Makes Three (in-studio guests)
• “The Devil Wins” – The Devil Makes Three (in-studio guests)

Detroit native and “wig engineer” Darnell Davis is making a name for himself in the beauty and entertainment industries.

Designing wigs for major artists like Beyoncé, Niecy Nash-Betts, Mariah Carey and Little Nas X, he has become extremely sought after by celebrities and Detroiters alike for his meticulous hand-sewn and stitched designs.

Darnell joined The Metro on Tuesday to discuss his love for hair and wig-making from an early age, and Detroit’s rich legacy in Black hair innovation.

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Loved playing new tracks from The Beths, Say She She, Joy Crookes, Vulfmon, Wet Leg, Bon Iver and many more. 

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 24, 2025

• “No Joy” – The Beths
• “Cut & Rewind” – Say She She
• “Collarbone” – Fujiya & Miyagi
• “Too Poor” – Σtella
• “Carmen” – Joy Crookes
• “Bennie and the Jets” – Elton John
• “Sweet Life” – Frank Ocean
• “Big Boy 4014” – Vulfmon & Harrison Whitford
• “CPR” – Wet Leg
• “Past” – Thandii
• “Insane” – Madison McFerrin
• “Origin” – Studio
• “Atatue Inu” – Chrissy Zebby Tembo & Ngozi Family
• “Africa Bossa (Live)” – The Drive
• “For Oumou Sangaré” – The Kyle Shepherd Trio
• “Tomorrow Never Knows” – Junior Parker
• “Puaj” – Salin
• “Time” – Mo Kolours
• “Mamasong” – Lawne
• “Found A Light (Beale Street)” – BADBADNOTGOOD & V.C.R
• “If Only I Could Wait (feat. Danielle Haim)” – Bon Iver
• “Flames shards goo” – ML Buch
• “Thank You” – Bonnie Raitt
• “All I Ever Am (Mura Masa Remix)” – The Cure
• “House of Mirrors (feat. Harry Stone) [Extended Mix]” – Riva Starr
• “Blue Ridge Mountains” – Fleet Foxes
• “draw something beautiful” – Ganavya
• “Bara To Yaju” – Haruomi Hosono & Cornelius
• “Contact High” – Metronomy, Faux Real & Miki
• “Paradise (feat. Thalma De Freitas)” – DJ Center & Sly5thAve
• “Maybe Your Baby” – Stevie Wonder
• “O Telefone Tocou Novamente” – Jorge Ben Jor
• “All of Your Life” – Shirley Nanette
• “Going Down” – Freddie King

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

Exploring selections from LCD Soundsystem, Atjazz, new stuff from Hidden Spheres and the captivating voice of Allysha Joy.

Plus, Barry Can’t Swim, Caribou, Tierra Whack and more.

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In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 23, 2025

• “oh baby (lovefingers remix)” – LCD Soundsystem
• “See – Line Woman (Main Mix)” – Atjazz & Dominique Fils-Aimé
• “Trust the Feeling (feat. Joy Spheres Rees)” – Hidden Spheres, Allysha Joy & Finn Rees
• “Marombo” – Gerardo Frisina
• “Money (Kaidi Tatham Remix Extended Version)” – Cody Currie & Kaidi Tatham
• “So Nice (Summer Samba) [Azari & III Remix]” – Astrud Gilberto & Walter Wanderley Trio
• “La Piña Madura (feat. Quantic)” – Abelardo Carbono
• “Weak” – Vintage Culture, Maverick Sabre & Tom Breu
• “Sonder” – Barry Can’t Swim
• “Can’t Do Without You” – Caribou
• “Olhos Coloridos” – Sandra de Sá
• “MOOVIES” – Tierra Whack
• “Peace” – T.Williams & Sio
• “Awa (Ralf Gum Vocal Mix Edit)” – Ralf GUM & Monica Blaire
• “In A Dream (Live)” – Misha Panfilov
• “No One’s Watching Me (feat. Olivia Dean)” – Ezra Collective
• “Mega Circuit” – Japanese Breakfast
• “Elderberry Wine” – Wednesday
• “Fire” – Waxahatchee
• “Omission” – Julian Lage
• “Staring At The Wall” – Norah Jones
• “Northern Shuffle” – Julian Lage
• “Skipping Like A Stone (feat. Beck)” – Chemical Brothers
• “The Look” – Metronomy
• “Eastern Market” – Yusef Lateef
• “Won’t Be Long” – Aretha Franklin
• “Collage (Greg Foat Remix)” – Lady Blackbird
• “Not Your Man (feat. Annahstasia)” – A Song For You
• “Villain” – Annahstasia
• “Pink Sky” – Loma
• “Aquí Te Cuido” – Reyna Tropical
• “Cigarettes out the Window” – TV Girl
• “Yesterday’s World” – TV Girl & George Clanton
• “Because I’m Me” – The Avalanches

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

What a heavy dose of new music discovery for this new music Friday with a heavy lean towards future soul and R&B from an established queen like Erykah Badu and her partner-in-crime on this latest material The Alchemist, or the emerging voice of Yaya Bey and Malaya teaming up with Theo Croker.

And don’t forget Jamilah Barry and Lianne La Havas covering Radiohead! Won’t you take a listen?

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 20, 2025

• “Transporter” – Wu-Lu, Leif Maine & Jackson Mathod
• “Next To You” – Erykah Badu & The Alchemist
• “VIBRAÇĀO (Kaidi Tatham Remix)” – Alexander Flood
• “end of the world (feat. Nigel Hall & Butcher Brown)” – Yaya Bey
• “Other Side of the Game” – Erykah Badu
• “High Vibrations” – Theo Croker, Malaya & D’LEAU
• “Cry Everything” – Kindness
• “If The Love Goes” – Jamilah Barry
• “Weird Fishes” – Lianne La Havas
• “The Scene” – Hotline TNT
• “All I Ever Am (Mura Masa Remix)” – The Cure & Mura Masa
• “Song For My Father” – Tenderlonious
• “Running Away” – VANO 3000, BADBADNOTGOOD & Samuel T. Herring
• “Piña Colada (feat. Nubya Garcia & Richie Seivwright)” – Blue Lab Beats
• “Red Room (Ki Pharaoh Basement Edit)” – Hiatus Kaiyote
• “Crushxd” – Crumb
• “Lie In The Gutter” – Peel Dream Magazine
• “Talk Is Cheap” – Dr. Dog
• “No. 1 Fan” – Majesty Crush
• “Sound & Color” – Alabama Shakes
• “To Be Still” – Brittany Howard
• “Piano Joint” – Conor Albert
• “Connect” – Vampire Weekend
• “No Problems” – Ginger Root
• “Fool” – Adrianne Lenker
• “Bastard” – Joy Orbison & Joe James
• “Baby (Is It A Crime)” – Rema
• “5 Dollar Pony Rides” – Mac Miller
• “Chase The Sunrise (feat. Yaya Bey, lojii & Fatima)” – Goya Gumbani
• “LIE DOWN..” – Saya Gray
• “Laura” – Brijean
• “Soil Before the Rain (Talamh)” – Kevin Reynolds
• “Home (Tom Sharkett Edit)” – LCD Soundsystem
• “In The Lassa” – Juana Molina
• “Cosoco” – Juana Molina
• “I Am Trying to Break Your Heart (Live In Chicago, May 2005)” – Wilco

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

A heavy-on-the-favorites mix from In The Groove’s brief history as your favorite show, plus new music from SOFT PLAY, Vulfmon and more.

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 19, 2025

• “Baby” – Brittany Howard
• “Baby No More” – Anjimile
• “Hush (Still Woozy Remix)” – The Marias
• “Sad Cowboy” – Goat Girl
• “Diving Woman” – Japanese Breakfast
• “Inner City Blues” – Zara McFarlane
• “Bad Bad News” – Leon Bridges
• “Beware The Stranger (Chris Seefried’s Ambient Excursion) [feat. Trombone Shorty] [Radio Edit]” – Lady Blackbird
• “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe / Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe (Edit)” – Sly5thAve, The ClubCasa Chamber Orchestra & Kendrick Lamar
• “Things It Would Have Been Helpful to Know Before the Revolution” – Father John Misty
• “Everything and Nothing” – SOFT PLAY
• “I Will Dare” – The Replacements
• “I Don’t Want To Get Over You” – Magnetic Fields
• “In Spite Of Me” – Morphine
• “BACK ON” – SBTRKT
• “Berlin (Godblesscomputers Remix)” – Alexander Flood
• “Song For You (Mansionair Remix)” – Rhye
• “Laura” – Brijean
• “Dominique” – Ela Minus
• “Under The Pressure” – War On Drugs
• “They Came In Peace” – Bass Tranquility
• “It Ain’t Easy” – Hidden Spheres
• “Got To Be Mine” – Vulfmon & Evangeline
• “Razzle-Dazzle (feat. Yazz Ahmed, Tamar Osborn, Enrico Terragnoli, Luca Tapino & Marco Frattini)” – Rosa Brunello
• “Just Listen” – Mark Guiliana
• “Gotta Get Up” – Harry Nilsson
• “Figs and Gorgonzola” – Papooz
• “Misread” – Kings of Convenience
• “For The Time Being” – Erlend Øye & La Comitiva
• “Aht Uh Mi Hed” – Shuggie Otis
• “Hey” – Nilüfer Yanya
• “Green Eyed Love (Classixx Remix)” – Mayer Hawthorne
• “Three” – Hello Mary
• “Snowman” – Blonde Redhead
• “Bonnie and Clyde” – Brigitte Bardot & Serge Gainsbourg
• “Dry The Rain” – Beta Band

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.

In this week’s episode ofRob Reinhart’s Essential Music, upcoming shows and new music from David Byrne, Chris Thile and Jason Isbell… a new tune from Detroit’s own JR JR, a Detroit Cobras classic, acoustic Prince and much more!

See the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the media player above.

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music Playlist for June 21, 2025

HOUR ONE:

• “Do Your Thing” – Isaac Hayes
  
• “Everybody Laughs” – David Byrne
  
• “Hemingway” – girl in red
• “What Was That” – Lorde
• “Cry On” – The Detroit Cobras
• “People” – Galactic & Irma Thomas
• “Miss You” – Jose James
  
• “Day One” – Bon Iver
  
• “The Kind That Lasts” – The Doobie Brothers
• “Stevie & Sly” – Young Gun Silver Fox
• “Free” – Prince
  
• “Murder By Numbers” – Christian McBride w/Sting, Andy Summers
  

• “Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground” – Chris Thile (Acoustic Cafe performance)
  
• “Spit On A Stranger” – Nickel Creek
• “Robin’s Egg” – Iron & Wine + I’m With Her
• “Shake Shake” – Jon Muq
• “Half As High” – The Devil Makes Three (Acoustic Cafe performance)
• “Yesterday’s Another Day” – Mobley
  
• “Rock The Bells” – LL Cool J
  
• “Songbird” – Waylon Jennings
  
• “Don’t Stop” – The Mighty Rootsmen
  
• “Kid Fears” – Jason Isbell w/Brandi Carlile and Julien Baker
• “One Fine Morning” – Lighthouse (next week, The Canada Day Show!)
  

Listen to Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music every Saturday from 2-4 p.m. ET on Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET and streaming on-demand at wdet.org.

Canadian singer-songwriter and Grammy nominated artist Jessie Reyez has written for and collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Sam Smith, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé.

She also wrote and published a debut collection of poetry in 2023 titled, “Words of a Goat Princess,” and released her third studio album, “Paid in Memories,” this past March with features from Ari Lennox, Big Sean, Lil Wayne and more.

Now, the JUNO award winner is on a tour across North America, including a stop in Detroit this Sunday. Reyez joined The Metro ahead of her Detroit stop to share her reflections on being an artist and how she’s preparing mentally and physically for her current tour. 

Use the media player above to hear the full conversation.

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Happy Juneteenth! This week, we’ve got even more ways to celebrate in Detroit, from parades and parties to genealogy workshops.

Plus, outdoor activities for the official start of summer, and a “y’all-inclusive” hoedown. Read on to learn more.

Juneteenth celebrations

The 15th Annual Juneteenth Community Festival in Detroit is on Thursday, June 19. The celebration starts with sunrise yoga at 6 a.m., followed by a community 5k at 9 a.m., a parade and car show down Woodward at 11 a.m., and a family festival in Avalon Village from 3–8 p.m. The festival will feature live entertainment, keynote speakers, a hair show and fun for all ages. For more information, visit juneteenthindetroit.com.

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is also celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19 with a wide range of activities. There will be a Juneteenth treasure hunt throughout the museum, art healing and unity workshops, a screening of “Clotilda: Last American Slave Ship,” cooking demonstrations, live music and dancing, and more. Festivities go from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and registration is required for some activities. To see the full lineup of events and learn more, visit thewright.org.

The Detroit Historical Museum is celebrating Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19 with a special educational program called, “The Moral and Social Scope of Juneteenth.” Starting at noon, this presentation features original poems, music and essays written by Detroit students, offering personal insights into the significance of Juneteenth. The museum will also be open for personal exploration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. so visitors can engage with the rich stories that shape our city’s past and present. Admission is free with registration. For more information, visit detroithistorical.org.

Detroit house DJs Father Dukes and Kindle are celebrating Juneteenth at UFO Bar on Thursday, June 19. “Who All Gone Be There” features DJ sets by André Moore b2b John Adams, Chuk Ezeanya, Sawn, Kesswa, Gulley, Ameera, John FM and Father Dukes b2b Kindle. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the event goes until 2 a.m. This event is 21+. For more information, visit ra.co.

On Wednesday, June 25, Wayne State University is hosting a Juneteenth genealogy discovery event called “Building Forward with Wisdom.” Led by historian, professional genealogist and Detroit native Carolyn Carter, Ph.D., participants will use digital tools and access historical records to explore their family roots and uncover the stories that shaped their lineage. The workshop takes place at Bernath Auditorium from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Admission is free with registration. For more information, visit events.wayne.edu.

Pride parties

On Saturday, June 21, head to the Old Miami for “Howdy Fest 4.” This “y’all-inclusive” event features queer line dancing led by Stud Country, live country music, a mechanical bull, BBQ and drag performances. The event goes from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. and is 21+. Tickets are $20 online or $25 at the door. For more information, visit their Eventbrite.

Outdoor activities

On Saturday, June 21, the Greektown Neighborhood Partnership is hosting its first-ever Summer Wine Stroll, a celebration of local food, wine and community. Guests will stroll through Greektown, enjoying curated wine samples and small bites from nearly a dozen participating restaurants and bars. Check-in starts at 11:30 p.m. and the event goes until 4 p.m. This event is 21+ and tickets are $39. For more information, visit their Eventbrite page.

Also on Saturday, June 21, the Farmington Hills Nature Center is hosting a family-friendly Summer Solstice Celebration with hayrides, a campfire, and seasonal games and crafts in Heritage Park. The event runs from 6:30–8:30 p.m. and admission is $8. For more information, visit their website.

The annual Ford Fireworks return to Detroit on Monday, June 23. The show will take place over the Detroit River beginning at 10 p.m. Tickets for the Parade Company’s official Rooftop Party are sold out, but the show will be visible from plenty of other vantage points along the riverfront. For more information, visit theparade.org.

WDET’s second “What’s So Funny About Detroit?” comedy showcase of the summer is on Thursday, June 26. Hosted by In The Groove’s Ryan Patrick Hooper in the beautiful backyard of The Old Miami, this month’s comedians are Melanie Hearn, Tanya Vora, Andy Peters, Joey Aasim and Lee Ledbetter. There will be music by DJ Thornstryker in between sets and food and drinks will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show starts at 7 p.m. and the event is 21+. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more information, visit our events page.

Our friends from the 4th annual Howdy Fest stop by to talk about the importance of carving out queer space in the country world and the awesome bands (and mechanical bull!) they’ll have this Saturday at the Old Miami. Plus, new music from Foxwarren, Ezra Furman, Four Tet, David Byrne, Madison McFerrin and more.

Check the playlist below and listen to the episode for two weeks after it airs using the player above.

In The Groove with Ryan Patrick Hooper playlist for June 18, 2025

• “Strange” – Foxwarren
• “Alone (Four Tet Remix)” – The Cure
• “Into Dust (Still Falling)” – Four Tet
• “Power of the Moon” – Ezra Furman
• “Rock & Roll” – The Velvet Underground
• “Needles in the Camel’s Eye” – Brian Eno
• “Everybody Laughs” – David Byrne & Ghost Train Orchestra
• “Born Under Punches (The Heat Goes On)” – Talking Heads
• “Transmuted Matter” – Stereolab
• “One Pillow” – Theo Croker, Estelle & Kassa Overall
• “Ain’t It Nice” – Madison McFerrin
• “Mr. Man” – Air
• “Lovin’ You” – Johnny “Guitar” Watson
• “Save Their Souls” – Bohannon
• “Nobody New” – The Marias
• “Mi Swing Es Tropical” – Quantic, Nickodemus, Tempo & The Candela Allstars
• “Cumbia Espacial (feat. N. Hardem)” – El León Pardo
• “Una Mañana” – Caramelo Haze
• “Be Thankful For What You’ve Got (Live)” – Orgone
• “Peaceful Place” – Leon Bridges
• “Don’t Get Me Started” – The Smile
• “False Start Dub” – Kings Of High Speed & JKriv
• “Right Back to It (feat. MJ Lenderman)” – Waxahatchee
• “Elderberry Wine” – Wednesday
• “Cowboys Are Frequently Secretly Fond of Each Other (Alternate Version)” – Willie Nelson
• “Sugar Man” – Rodriguez
• “Parade” – Kevin Morby
• “Dream Baby Dream” – Suicide
• “Everything Is Simple” – Widowspeak
• “Everybody’s Stalking” – Badly Drawn Boy
• “Thirty One” – Butcher Brown

Listen to In the Groove with host Ryan Patrick Hooper weekdays from noon-3 p.m. ET on 101.9 WDET or stream on-demand at wdet.org.