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Blue LLama
In every music scene in Detroit and throughout Michigan, Don Was is a legend. He's a musician, producer, film composer and the president of Blue Note Records. Was has formed a new band called the Pan-Detroit Ensemble, and they're coming to play the Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor in February 2025. Was found time to speak to WEMU's Jeremy Baldwin about his career and what his plans are for the New Year on a special edition of the Roots Break!
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As the year draws to a close for residents here in Washtenaw County, Chair of the Board of Commissioners Justin Hodge reflects on what changes 2024 brought to the county. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports. -
Ann Arbor Mayor Christopher Taylor says he hopes the city will continue on the path they have set for the new year. That includes improving basic services and quality of life. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report. -
Ann Arbor School Board President Torchio Feaster says with three new trustees coming aboard and this year’s financial problems behind them, he’s optimistic heading into 2025. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
We're in a post-holiday, pre-New Year state of mind now, and a good movie always goes well with that! WEMU's Michael Jewett sits in for David Fair this week to chat about all things cinematic with Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins! -
The day after Christmas traditionally marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a growing seven-day holiday celebrated by some in the African American community. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more about the tradition. -
With the voters of Ann Arbor approving establishing a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU), 2025 will see the beginning of its creation, but there is still a lot to get done. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
State Senator Jeff Irwin says there is important legislation that may get approved in Lansing next year, even with a divided government. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Our staff is taking a well-earned break on Christmas Day! But a series of fun and festive holiday programs is coming up for your listening pleasure on December 25! -
The Ann Arbor City Council is moving toward passing major changes to help residential renters. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports. -
Washtenaw County’s homeless population faces growing challenges with food insecurity and isolation during the holiday season. The Hope Clinic in Ypsilanti reports an exponential increase of people seeking assistance. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has more.
