Preserving and Archiving Detroit’s Black History: Discussion
Detroit Sound Conservancy participated in this roundtable discussion on preserving Detroit’s Black history organized by Noir Design Parti.
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Wendell Harrison: Blue Bird Stage Performance
Detroit Sound Conservancy · Wendell Harrison: Blue Bird Stage Performance
The National Theatre: Lottie “The Body” Interview
Dancer and legend Lottie “The Body” sits down with us to discuss her career and call to preserve The National Theatre in downtown Detroit from demolition.
Aloe Blacc: Blue Bird Stage Performance
Singer Aloe Blacc performs at Canadian Music Week on the Blue Bird Inn Stage sponsored by Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Detroit).
The Gabriel Brass Band: LaVell Williams Jazz Funeral Performance
We asked The Gabriel Brass Band to perform a tribute to LaVell Williams (1967-2018) on the Blue Bird Inn Stage at Light Box Performance.
Blue Bird Inn: Lock Cutting Video
On April 24, 2019 we put our own lock on the Blue Bird Inn with some help from bassist Marion Hayden and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.
Blue Bird Inn: Drone Video
Don Davis: Electrifying Mojo Interview
Don Davis (1938-2014), musician, record producer, and banker, is interviewed by radio personality the Electrifying Mojo in this on-air interview.
Marion Hayden: Sonic Solidarity Interview
Marion Hayden, bass violinist and activist, discusses her relationship to Detroit music, the music scene that mentored her, and the impact of COVID-19.
The Chessmate: Live6 Program Video
The Chessmate Cafe, at the corner of Livernois and 6, had a history of late night concerts, cutting-edge acts, and legendary troubadours.