From the Ballroom to the Museum: Celebrating Black Resistance in the Graystone Collection

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On Thursday November 9th, Detroit Sound Conservancy will present an evening of performance, celebration and reflection on the legacy of the Graystone Ballroom and International Jazz Museum at the Jam Handy. The program will feature the debut  performance of the New Graystone Ensemble led by world renowned drummer and composer Ali Jackson.  More info and […]

Blue Bird Inn Groundbreaking Ceremony and Annual BBQ

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BLUE BIRD INN GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY & ANNUAL BBQ Please join Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC) at our annual community BBQ, and celebrate us breaking ground for the rehabilitation of the historic Blue Bird Inn! The event will take place on Sunday, September 10, from 2-5pm outside the Blue Bird Inn, located at 5021 Tireman Avenue, Detroit, […]

Event: Willie & Pancho Elegant World of Jazz

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We are pleased to support a wonderful event by our partners at The Societie of the Culturally Concerned. THE SOCIETIE OF THE CULTURALLY CONCERNED TO HONOR DETROIT ‘40’s JAZZ ARTIST KENNY PANCHO HAGOOD The Societie of the Culturally Concerned (SOCC) is pleased to announce its upcoming event, The Elegant World of Jazz, which will honor […]

In Memoriam: Morris Mitchell – A True Disco Original

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An observance by Carleton Gholz with a libation from Jahra McKinney Morris Mitchell, a musician, DJ, and promoter, as well a founding member of party production crew True Disco Productions and a pioneer of Detroit’s Black LGBT dance music scene, died on April 5, 2023. He was seventy years old.  Mitchell began his public musical […]

Event: Interstate 313: Displacement and Preservation On the Road to a Just Future

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Detroit Sound Conservancy and Black Bottom Archives present a panel discussion about the impact of interstate systems on Detroit. Sunday February 26th 2pm at Main | Detroit Public Library 5201 Woodward Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 Free RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interstate-313-displacement-and-preservation-on-the-road-to-a-just-future-tickets-525794494487 Community advocates and preservation organizations Detroit Sound Conservancy (DSC) and Black Bottom Archives (BBA) present a panel […]

Support: Help Melvin Davis, Detroit’s Soul Ambassador, with Medical Cost

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Music heals in times of trouble – for six decades, the Detroit Soul Ambassador Melvin Davis has provided music and memories to help us all. Now we can help Melvin. During the heart of the pandemic, Melvin soldiered through a debilitating case of COVID pneumonia only to begin another fight against Leukemia. While he is […]

Announcing: DSC Volunteer Awards 2022

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Detroit Sound Conservancy presents a token of deep appreciation to those who give selflessly of something more precious than gold – their time and help. 2022 is the inaugural year of these awards.  Detroit Sound Conservancy cannot function without the love made visible of our special volunteers. These are the people who show up time […]

EVENT: DSC 10: Celebrating a Decade of Detroit Sound Conservancy

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Join Detroit Sound Conservancy as we celebrate 10 years of preserving, advocating, salvaging and sustaining Detroit Sound. All proceeds from this event will benefit the preservation of Detroit music. Tickets and more information at : DSC10.EVENTBRITE.COM Over our 10 years we’ve curated over 150 programs for thousands of attendees, preserved thousands of artifacts physically and […]

Honoring LaVell Williams for 2022 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage

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2022 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage:  Detroit Sound Conservancy Honors LaVell Williams (1967-2018) In celebration of 2022 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, Detroit Sound Conservancy honors Co-Founder LaVell Williams (1967-2018). #AudiovisualHeritageDay #WDAVH2022 In celebration of 2022 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage, Detroit Sound Conservancy honors Co-Founder LaVell Williams (1967-2018) who died four years ago this […]

EVENT: Blue Bird Live Jazz and Community BBQ

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You’re invited to Join the Birds of the West Side Team Blue Bird of Detroit Sound Conservancy and The Cardinal Foundation Saturday, SEPTEMBER 10th 2-5pm 5021 Tireman Ave on the sidewalk in front of The Blue Bird Inn Live Jazz Performance from Gayelynn McKinney & The McKinney Zone Trio BBQ, LIVE MUSIC, Fun! FREE and […]