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Detroit Sound Conservancy is a nonprofit community-based music archive documenting Detroit's collective history through preservation, education, performance, and place keeping.
Detroit Sound Conservancy Blog
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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 RSVP – DSCGraystone.eventbrite.com
For nearly fifty years, the Graystone Ballroom was a beating heart of Detroit’s vibrant developing music scene. In 1974, after the Ballroom’s closure and demolition, James Jenkins, a Detroit bus dri ..read more
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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, MI.
More info and RSVP – https://dscbbq.eventbrite.com/
The free community event will be an opportunity to gather and celebrate with live music and delicious BBQ provided by The Cardinal Foundation. The Cardinal Foundation, run by Ron Cannon ..read more
Detroit Sound Conservancy Blog
1M ago
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 Detroit jazz artist, Kenny Pancho Hagood and producer friend Willie Bolar, for their achievements and contribution to the jazz culture.
The event, to be held on April 30th, 2023, will also celebrate International Jazz Appreciation Day. The event is hosted at Trino ..read more
Detroit Sound Conservancy Blog
1M ago
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 career as a drummer in local black cover bands like the Black Clergy and Stone and saw the mighty English rock band Led Zeppelin at Olympia Stadium. But Mitchell eventually became a player during the ensuing disco boom. Coming up in what he described as the “close ..read more
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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 and community discussion on the destructive impact of the interstate highway system on Detroit’s ..read more
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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 currently on the mend, Melvin needs our help with the medical expenses that have resulted from these battles.
Give: Melvin Davis GoFundMe
For those who have followed DSC for a while, Melvin Davis needs no introduction. He embodies the very heart and soul of the Detroit sound as o ..read more
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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 digitally and purchased 1 historic jazz club that we’re rehabilitating into our home. We’ve got a lot to celebrate!
On December 9th 2022, we’ll gather at UFO Factory for a night of intergenerational live Detroit music a ..read more
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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 week. Williams mentored a generation of music lovers and Co-Founded the community-based audiovisual archive Detroit Sound Conservancy. detroitsound.org/lavell-willia ..read more
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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
Gayelynn McKinney & The McKinney Zone Trio
BBQ, LIVE MUSIC, Fun!
FREE and open to the public! Bring Your Own Chairs!
Thank You to Our Sponsors! This program is supported in part by Detroit Regional Chamber, The Kresge Foundation, Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Michigan Arts and Culture Council.
The p ..read more
Detroit Sound Conservancy Blog
3M ago
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, MI.
More info and RSVP – https://dscbbq.eventbrite.com/
The free community event will be an opportunity to gather and celebrate with live music and delicious BBQ provided by The Cardinal Foundation. The Cardinal Foundation, run by Ron Cannon ..read more