Thu, Feb 05
|Caroline Kennedy Library
Motor City Music and the Black Experience
Detroit’s rich musical legacy spans decades and transcends genres. At the forefront of this musical innovation were Black artists, whose influence on jazz, gospel and soul music impacted later genres like rock, pop, hip-hop and house music.
Time & Location
Feb 05, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Caroline Kennedy Library, 24590 George St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127, USA
About the event
Detroit’s rich musical legacy spans decades and transcends genres. At the forefront of this musical innovation were Black artists, whose influence on jazz, gospel and soul music impacted later genres like rock, pop, hip-hop and house music. Join Kimmie Dobos-Wolfe from the Detroit Historical Society to learn more about the vibrant history of music in the Motor City. For adults 18 and older.