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Beaumont Health brings in songwriter to tell frontline workersโ stories
Read full article: Beaumont Health brings in songwriter to tell frontline workersโ storiesWhile doctors and nurses are still tirelessly working, trying to save lives and heal those with COVID, thereโs another group of hospital workers writing songs.
Something โbeautifulโ is at the Fisher Theater this weekend
Read full article: Something โbeautifulโ is at the Fisher Theater this weekendYou know the songs sheโs written like โWill You Love Me Tomorrowโ, โUp On The Roofโ, and โNatural Womanโ. You also know the songs sheโs recorded like โItโs Too Lateโ, โYouโve Got A Friendโ, and โI Feel The Earth Moveโ. Now, you can see the story of Carole King brought to life in the show โBeautiful - The Carole King Musicalโ which takes the stage at the Fisher Theater through Sunday.
Rolling Stone names Aretha Franklinโs โRespectโ greatest song of all time
Read full article: Rolling Stone names Aretha Franklinโs โRespectโ greatest song of all timeRolling Stone has once again compiled a list of the โ500 Greatest Songs of all Time,โ and taking the top spot is non other than the Queen of Soulโs โRespect.โ
We made playlists to fit any Valentineโs Day mood
Read full article: We made playlists to fit any Valentineโs Day moodIt doesnโt matter if youโre head over heels in love, single and loving it, heartbroken or ready to set the mood -- we have a playlist for however you are celebrating Valentineโs Day.
Jermaine Dupri and the Detroit Youth Choir have a new song
Read full article: Jermaine Dupri and the Detroit Youth Choir have a new songToday on Music Monday, Live In The D got to celebrate a special collaboration. The Detroit Youth Choir (DYC) worked on a new song with music producer, Jermaine Dupri. Dupri has worked with everyone from Mariah Carey to Jay-Z and more. White says when Dupri reached out, the kids were over the moon to learn they were going to work with him on a song. Watch the video to see what else Dupri had to say about DYC and hear their new song โChange.โ
My favorite Christmas songs on one CD, and a deep-dive into a Barry Manilow classic
Read full article: My favorite Christmas songs on one CD, and a deep-dive into a Barry Manilow classicDid you know Barry Manilow did a swinginโ Vegas version of the song โMy Favorite Thingsโ? Sami's Christmas Hits (Jason Carr)Which brings us back to Barry Manilow. And boy does Barryโs version sizzle. Tell her, Alexa, play โMy Favorite Thingsโ by Barry Manilow. A few years back I interviewed Barry Manilow and I asked him about this particular song and arrangement.
This is the music I love (apparently)
Read full article: This is the music I love (apparently)I have written more about music than probably any other topic over the years. I ended up going down a wormhole online and stumbled upon a Spotify playlist called Songs in 5/4. Again, I canโt read or write music but that was my idiot takeaway on the matter. If three of my all-time favorite pieces of music are in 5/4, would I like anything else in the same time signature/syncopation? Suffice to say if you look up the Spotify playlist โSongs in 5/4โ you can do your own research.
Music Monday: This singer-songwriter will help you write your own song
Read full article: Music Monday: This singer-songwriter will help you write your own songOur talented friends are joining in on the fun by sharing their music from their home studios. She recently started her own commission songwriting business titled Song for You. It started with her love of writing songs. Ive always loved writing songs. I think that is my favorite part of music even when I hear music Im instantly drawn to lyrics. Watch the video above to hear her perform her song Where you are off her newest EP titled Notes.
Home Studio Session with Mama Yaya
Read full article: Home Studio Session with Mama YayaOur Music Monday home studio session today featured a singer that has a new crank up the radio and roll down the windows song. Mama Yaya is a Chicago based singer, but her new album Broken Record was produced and recorded in Detroit. Ive been traveling back and forth between Chicago and Detroit for maybe about 3 years now and weve been working on music for this whole time. So, it has been so great to finally release this, said Mama Yaya. If you would like to check out Mama Yaya shes available on all platforms and she has a website.
The Winans have a song for Boyz II Men
Read full article: The Winans have a song for Boyz II MenEver heard of Boyz II Men? Host Jason Carr got to chat with Lisa Winans and her husband Juan, from Detroits own Winans family, about the song they will perform on NBCs Songland for Boyz II Men. Juan Winans was born and raised in Detroit and he is Bebe and Cece Winans nephew. Now they have re-entered their new music and have a chance to put their music to the test with Boyz II Men. Find out if Boyz II Men picks Juan and Lisa Winans song on 'Songland, Monday at 10pm on Local 4.
Heres what it takes to win The Voice
Read full article: Heres what it takes to win The VoiceThe Voice is down to 5 finalists and tonight is when the best will be chosen! Host Jason Carr chatted with Todd Tilghman, Cammwess, and Thunderstorm Artis, 3 of the 5 finalists from The Voice, about what it will take to win. The last song Todd decided to sing was Love, Me by Collin Raye which charted on iTunes after his performance. After working with Team Kelly, and then being stolen by Team John, Cammwess explained how important the coaches mentoring is to the success of his performance. Thunderstorm Artis was stolen by Team Nick after John Legend picked another singer during the Knockout round.