Detroit is the birthplace of several distinct music genres including punk and proto-punk, Motown, techno, Detroit Drill/hip hop and home to many legends in rock, gospel, jazz, funk and blues. This conversation will talk about music’s power to tell the story of the city, and how these unique styles and genres have shaped culture globally and continue to reverberate across art, style and performance. How does music anchor Detroit’s identity and what new sonic currents are emerging to carry it forward on the world stage?

Moderator: dream Hampton, Writer and Film Producer

Carl Craig, Techno Pioneer and Visual Artist
Tiff Massey, Interdisciplinary Artist
De’Sean Jones, Saxophonist and Orchestra Director
Dennis Archer Jr., Investor and Night Club Owner

Capacity limited; RSVP required