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New hip-hop festival planned for Detroit’s Hart Plaza on Juneteenth

The “Hart of Detroit Summer Fest” is set to feature performances by rappers Icewear Vezzo, Payroll, Sada Baby, Pretty Brayah, and more

Detroit’s Concert of Colors to return to The Aretha, announces full lineup

The riverside amphitheater will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a performance by Chicago R&B singer Mavis Staples

Big Sean and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to collaborate for hip-hop concert

Presented by the Detroit Pistons, the show will also include a tribute to the late J Dilla
Eminem performs at the Michigan Central Station.
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Big Sean in 2018.
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A scene from Faster Horses 2015.
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Mark Paul (at right), aka Captain Don River, with his bawdy band of salty seamen, Captains of the Head.
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The Motown Museum.
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Insane Clown Posse's Juggalo Championship Wrestling is hosting a holiday charity drive Thursday night at the Majestic.
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Martin Scorsese’s Beatles ’64 is now streaming.
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Record Store Day Black Friday includes Motor City-related releases like Big Brother & The Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin Live at the Grande Ballroom Detroit; March 2, 1968 and John Lee Hooker’s Don’t Turn Me From Your Door.
By Kara Frank
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Image: Mac Saturn resurfaces following controversy
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Jane’s Addiction in 2015.
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Orchid Theatre.
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New hip-hop festival planned for Detroit’s Hart Plaza on Juneteenth

By Kahn Santori Davison

Skilla Baby is one of the many Detroit rappers tapped to perform at the Hart of Detroit Summer Fest.

Detroit’s Concert of Colors to return to The Aretha, announces full lineup

By Lee DeVito

Hugh Masekela, of South Africa, warms up before performing at the Concert of Colors Saturday, July 20, 2002, at Chene Park in Detroit.

Big Sean and Detroit Symphony Orchestra to collaborate for hip-hop concert

By Lee DeVito

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