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The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the history and influence of Black religious music. For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and ...

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The Department of Dance at the School of Music, Theatre & Dance presents Touch a Breath — The Body Tells, an MFA Thesis performance choreographed by Gloria Ahlijah (Sitso) at the Dance Building Friday ...

This week the Ghanian musician Ebo Taylor died at 90 years old. While he was not well known in the U.S. he was a star in Africa, and a defining force in highlife music.

Dr. Brett D. Molter does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...