Michigan music

Today, a recap of Governor Whitmer's State of the State address. We also spoke with Myron Elkins, a southwest Michigan singer whose debut album is an ode to the Midwest. Then, we discussed the streaming service Tubi's impact on independent Black film scene in Detroit.

Joe Hertler of "Joe Hertler and the Rainbow Seekers," a Lansing-based band, shared his favorite songs from Michigan-based artists in 2022.

Today, we revisited just a few of our favorite moments in music on Stateside in 2022.

The Philippine government gifted 5 Million Philippine pesos to the University of Michigan this fall, allowing for the establishment of a class in traditional Philippine ensemble music taught by Gean Vincent Almendras.

On today's show, we talked about effects of redistricting and spoke with a Michigan artist about new music. Plus, an author told the story of a Grand Rapids man who was caught up in a cult and was lost at sea.

Patti Smith is a lot of things: artist, musician, poet, ex-Michigander. A new book explores the life and impact of the punk rock icon and poet.

Detroit-based creative, Sterling Toles, is best known for his deep catalogue of sounds, beats, and pieces. But he is also an accomplished visual artist. His first solo exhibition at Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit is called s(h)elves, and it's on view now through June 12.

This special originally aired on May 21, 2021. It recently won an award from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for Best Cultural Programming.…

The co-hosts of "Songs from the Trail" give their picks for the best music out of Michigan in 2021.

Today on Stateside, all the books you need to get you through the end of the year. Then, a trio from Traverse City gets back on the road, with a new grasp on the band’s identity. Plus, writer and critic Douglas Wolk plows through thousands of Marvel comics in search of heroes, villains, and narrative triumphs.