Detroit Sound Conservancy Receives $1.9M Mellon Foundation Grant to Restore the Historic Blue Bird Inn and Invest in Capacity and Community [Detroit, Michigan. July 1st, 2024] — Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC) announces a transformational grant of $1,900,000 over four years from the Mellon Foundation to support the rehabilitation of the Blue Bird Inn, a historic […]
In partnership with Afro Moone and Moondog Café, DSC’s own Michelle Jahra McKinney will share an evening of music and memory honoring the legacy of her late husband, Harold McKinney. In partnership with Afro Moone and Moondog Café, DSC’s own Michelle Jahra McKinney will share an evening of music and memory honoring the legacy of […]
Join us on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 from 2PM–5PM at The Blue Bird Inn (5021 Tireman, Detroit, MI 48202) for an afternoon of food, music, and community vibes! This family-friendly celebration brings together the DSC family and local community to connect, reflect, and celebrate another year of supporting the sound. With live music from Sophiyah […]
Libations for Sheila Jordan… On August 11, 2025, we said goodbye to a true legend — Detroit’s beloved Jazz Master Sheila Jordan, at the age of 96. A humble soul with an extraordinary gift, Sheila was a shining light in both the Detroit and New York jazz scenes. Her voice was pure magic. She could […]
Detroit Sound Conservancy is looking for a dynamic, imaginative, and passionate individual to join the team as the Development Manager. The Development Manager will play a key role in advancing the organization’s mission by overseeing and supporting both fundraising efforts and operational functions. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing annual fundraising strategies, […]
A Night at Serengeti: Tribute to Teddy Edwards and Teddy Harris Jr. Come join Detroit Sound Conservancy, Jazz Network Foundation, and Joint Cities Development Corp. for a special evening celebrating the musical legacies of Teddy Edwards and Teddy Harris Jr. This event will take place on Saturday, April 26th at Bert’s Music Cafe – 2458 […]
Join us for Farmington Hill’s Thursday Night Jazz Series to present the indomitable Ian Fink (@finkianfink). Date: Thursday, April 10th, 2024 Time: 7:00 pm Location: The Hawk Blackbox, 29995 W 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI As a music archive and community advocate, DSC is committed to celebrating and elevating artists like Ian whose work […]
UPDATE 11/25/24: We are no longer accepting applications for this position. We’ve received an incredible flood of wonderful applicants in such a short time! Please keep in touch for future opportunities! We are pleased to announce the next hire in our multi-year capacity building initiative to grow and sustain Detroit’s music archive. DSC is hiring […]
Please join Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC) at our annual community BBQ for an afternoon of music, joy and celebration! The event will take place on Sunday, September 15, 2024 from 2-5pm outside the Blue Bird Inn, located at 5021 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, MI. RSVP and More info: DSCBBQ.eventbrite.com The free community event will be an […]
UPDATE OCTOBER 2024: This position has been filled. Please check back for future opportunities. We are pleased to announce the first hire in our multi-year capacity building initiative to grow and sustain Detroit’s music archive. The Archival Fellow position will support DSC’s mission by assisting with the organization and management of our digital and physical […]