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The words, "I want to be ready," spring from one of the 6,000 African American spirituals that speak not just about waiting for what's next but actively preparing the ground we stand on. Here in Washtenaw County and in most communities, keeping cultural legacies alive and present requires that same kind of preparation. That’s what the Willis C. Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale stands for. Decky Alexander talked about the chorale’s history and purpose with its musical director, Dr. Lavonte’ Heard.

The city of Ypsilanti will celebrate its Bicentennial on Saturday at Riverside Park. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Willis Patterson and his talent were gifted to Ann Arbor 90 years ago. It took a village to guide him through a twisting route before he found his voice,…

Ypsilanti High School choir teacher Crystal Harding said she was determined to make the most of this time for students, even though they can't be together…

This week, "Art and Soul" is about the performance arts. WEMU's Lisa Barry and Wendy Wright talk about the many different performances taking place…