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Creative Washtenaw is sponsoring "The Get Down", a pair of community concerts this coming Saturday, October 3 in Detroit and Sunday, October 4 in Ann Arbor. Drummer Ali Jackson and pianist Mr. B joined Michael Jewett in "The Music Room" to talk about the event.

The Detroit Jazz Festival arrives at Detroit's historic Hart Plaza this Labor Day weekend! WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin talked all about what to expect this year with the festival's president and artistic director, Chris Collins.

University Musical Society (UMS) is returning to Ypsilanti's historic Freighthouse this fall with another season of performances and community events. This year's residency brings back some familiar Freighthouse favorites, while also introducing some new experiences with the hopes of, once again, creating a very welcoming musical atmosphere for folks in and around the Ypsi community. Lee Van Roth gave us a preview of the upcoming season with UMS Vice President of Learning and Engagement, Cayenne Harris.

WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin sat down with famed musicians Mark "Mr. B" Braun and Ali Jackson to discuss the upcoming Get Down Live Music Fest, which will take in Detroit and Ann Arbor.

A discussion with UMS's VP of programming and production, Mark Jacobson.

The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is a great avenue for classical music, both new and old. The orchestra's Executive Director, Sarah Calderini, joined John Bommarito on "The Song Break" to talk about her many musical tastes and what the orchestra has planned for its upcoming season.

As Washtenaw County marks 200 years since its founding, one local production is bringing an even earlier chapter of American history to life. The Ann Arbor Civic Theatre is staging the Tony Award-winning musical "1776" — telling the story behind the signing of the Declaration of Independence. WEMU’s John Stockwell takes us from the rehearsal room to opening night and explores how the past continues to resonate today.

The Ypsilanti Community Choir has made it its mission to bring quality music to the area for more than 30 years. The choir encourages people of all ages and from all walks of life to join, whether experienced singers, or those who like to sing in the shower! WEMU's Caroline MacGregor talked to Ypsilanti Community Choir Music Director Ariel Toews-Ricotta about the choir and their Spring 2026 concert, which takes place tonight.

A conversation with Executive Director Michael Michelon on The Song Break with John Bommarito.

John Bommarito spoke to Tierney Sutton about her new project and her upcoming show at The Blue LLama Jazz Club.