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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.

A long list of musicians will gather at The Ark on Sunday for a very special evening. It's a celebration of Dick Siegel and his music. For more than 40 years, Siegel has graced area stages, providing a unique voice and musical presence. Each of the performers on Sunday will play a selection from Siegel's catalogue, and more than 20 pieces will be represented. It was Dick’s Siegel’s request that all proceeds benefit The Ark. Two of the participating performers are George Bedard and Mr. B. They joined WEMU's David Fair to discuss the impact of Dick Siegel and share their connections.

We're now into March, and new movies are springing up everywhere! WEMU's David Fair is joined once again by Marquee Arts' own Nick Alderink to talk about the new films, along with the next batch of special screenings and extra special events landing in downtown Ann Arbor.

The University Musical Society (UMS) is partnering once again with the Ypsilanti Freighthouse to bring live musical events and fun activities this fall. Lee Van Roth spoke with UMS Community and Audience Programs Manager, Justine Sedky, about what to expect at the Freighthouse this month.

WEMU's John Bommarito spoke to Tiffany Gridiron about her appearance at this weekend's Detroit Jazz Festival.

Ypsilanti officials are seeking local opinions on the city’s parks, recreation and public art initiatives. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

This Labor Day weekend, the Motor City will be hopping and grooving when the 46th Annual Detroit Jazz Festival hits downtown Detroit! For a look at what to expect from this massive musical event, WEMU's Michael Jewett speaks with Detroit Jazz Festival director, Chris Collins.

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is investigating a ticket sales company after the University Musical Society at University of Michigan shared numerous reports of customers being scammed. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.