Something “beautiful” is at the Fisher Theater this weekend
You know the songs she’s written like “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, “Up On The Roof”, and “Natural Woman”. You also know the songs she’s recorded like “It’s Too Late”, “You’ve Got A Friend”, and “I Feel The Earth Move”. Now, you can see the story of Carole King brought to life in the show “Beautiful - The Carole King Musical” which takes the stage at the Fisher Theater through Sunday.
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Jermaine Dupri and the Detroit Youth Choir have a new song
Today 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 “Change.”
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My favorite Christmas songs on one CD, and a deep-dive into a Barry Manilow classic
Did you know Barry Manilow did a swingin’ Vegas version of the song “My Favorite Things”? Sami's Christmas Hits (Jason Carr)Which brings us back to Barry Manilow. And boy does Barry’s version sizzle. Tell her, Alexa, play “My Favorite Things” by Barry Manilow. A few years back I interviewed Barry Manilow and I asked him about this particular song and arrangement.
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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 can’t 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 “Songs in 5/4” you can do your own research.
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Music Monday: This singer-songwriter will help you write your own song
Our 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.
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Home Studio Session with Mama Yaya
Our 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.
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The Winans have a song for Boyz II Men
Ever 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.
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Heres what it takes to win The Voice
The 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.