Paradise Valley: Collection

Posted October 5th, 2020 by detroitsound

Detroit’s Paradise Valley, which was largely destroyed by “urban renewal” programs in the 1960s, was a center in the development of Black music in Detroit.

United Sound Systems: Collection

Posted July 22nd, 2020 by detroitsound

United Sound Systems Recording Studios is Michigan’s oldest and Detroit’s first independent recording studio and the site of world-changing musical moments.

The Chessmate: Live6 Program Video

Posted July 25th, 2017 by detroitsound

The Chessmate Cafe, at the corner of Livernois and 6, had a history of late night concerts, cutting-edge acts, and legendary troubadours.

Dan Dekuyper: Interview

Posted March 16th, 2016 by detroitsound

Local musician Dan Dekuyper interviewed by his daughter Laurel Tinklenberg a student at College for Creative Studies in Detroit.

Bileebob: Boogie Chillen’ Performance

Posted February 16th, 2016 by detroitsound

Detroit Sound Conservancy · Bileebob: Boogie Chillen' Performance

Fred Reif: #RecordDet Interview

Posted January 24th, 2015 by detroitsound

Detroit Sound Conservancy · Fred Reif: #RecordDET Interview INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPTION Carlton Gholz: Well, we’re here with Fred Reif and this is the second record night. Fred Reif is going to be our first interview of the night, and then we’re gonna interview Larry Gabriel, both from the Michigan area, but we’ll learn more specifics as […]

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