This weekend the annual Concert of Colors Festival took place in Detroit. Spanning two days and multiple venues, this free event celebrates the indigenous music of the city. A highlight of the festival each year is a performance by Detroit-born superstar Don Was and his All Star Revue. Don’s impressive resume includes multiple Grammy awards /… Read more »
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How DIME prepared my child for a music industry career
Lea Wiercioch has no doubts about what DIME Detroit has done to prepare her daughter, Ali, for a career in the professional music industry during the last three years. In one word: “Everything.” In many more, Lea said: “They’ve got you covered here. Ali’s grown as a person and as a musician, and she’s prepared… Read more »
No place I’d rather be,’ DIME was the right choice for me
As six DIME Detroit drum students walked to lunch recently, they broke out in a beatbox harmony of “My Girl” by The Temptations. The impromptu performance admittedly triggered some odd glances from others passing by on the sidewalk. It also served as a reminder why Duane Hewins, Jonathon Staten, Dalton Sitzler, Will Daniels, Christopher Williams,… Read more »
