
Jenny Sherman
Digital Editor at WDET-FM (Detroit MI)
~ Digital Editor for WDET FM 101.9 ~ Music junkie 📻 ~ Nature lover ⛺️ ~ Mama to Milo + Theo 💙 ~
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2 weeks ago |
wdet.org | Jenny Sherman |Tia Graham
It’s no secret that the city of Detroit has a rich music history. But when most people think of the city’s most famous labels, Motown is usually the first — or only— one that comes to mind. But there are many other lesser known labels that contributed to the city’s thriving music scene and deserve more recognition. Fortune Records is definitely among them, and yet somehow the influential mom and pop label has largely faded into obscurity.
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3 weeks ago |
wdet.org | Jenny Sherman
News/Public Affairs ReportingSecond Place: Robyn Vincent, Tia Graham, Sam Corey, Cary Junior, David Leins – The Metro, Dec. 10, 2024Third Place: Robyn Vincent, Tia Graham, Sam Corey, Cary Junior, Jack Filbrandt – The Metro, Nov. 18, 2024Fourth Place: Cary Junior, Sam Corey, David Leins, Robyn Vincent, Tia Graham – The Metro, Dec. 9, 2024NewscastFirst Place: Pat Batcheller, WDET News 7:04 a.m. May 31, 2024Second Place: Pat Batcheller, WDET News 5:04 a.m. Feb.
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1 month ago |
wdet.org | Jenny Sherman |Natalie Albrecht
In this episode of CuriosiD, we answer the question:“Fortune Records recorded Detroit artists for 25 years — just a mile from WDET. Can you tell us the story and play us some music?”WDET listener David Perry was perusing the stacks at Ann Arbor’s Encore Records when he stumbled upon a three-disc compilation album with 60 tracks — ranging from R&B and doo-wop to hillbilly, rockabilly, blues and gospel — all recorded at the now defunct Fortune Records in Detroit.
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1 month ago |
dailyherald.com | Jenny Sherman
The city of Elgin and the Elgin Short Film Festival is accepting submission for the 17th annual Elgin Short Film Festival, set for Sept. 20. Filmmakers from around the world are invited to showcase their cinematic talent in this one-of-a-kind festival, which attracts entries from the United States, Canada, Spain, South Korea and beyond. Filmmakers may submit their short films — 20 minutes or less, including credits — to compete for prizes in this year’s festival.
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1 month ago |
wdet.org | Jenny Sherman
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