Detroit Public Television presents Detroit Arts -- connecting you with artists, musicians, events and performances from around Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Hear the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in your living room, explore the Detroit Institute of Arts like never before, and get a front-row seat to arts in the Motor City on Detroit Performs.
The Sidewalk Festival of Performing Arts founder, Ryan Myers-Johnson, takes inspiration from the city and gives back to the community, encouraging artists to share their work across the Detroit landscape. Episode 113/Segment 1.
A group of young artists use music to escape and express themselves. Dirt Politix Records is an independent label started by a few friends who shared one common passion. Detroit Performs 105/Segment 4
University of Michigan Theater Graduate, Alex Kip, chose to express his struggle with cancer by writing and starring in the autobiographical play, “My Other Voice”. Episode 114/Segment 3.
Live From Orchestra Hall features full performances from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
"Movement" is an Electronic Music Festival held in Hart Plaza in downtown Detroit. DJs/producers, Brendan Gillen and Dan Bell, talk about the history of the festival. Juan Atkins, Techno pioneer, shares his story and the birth of techno music in Detroit. Episode 105/Segment 1.
The Third Coast Kings take inspiration from the Motown and Funk musical history of Detroit to create their own Funkadelic sound. Episode 124/Segment 2.
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