Sonic Solidarity features oral history interviews with musicians, preservationists, and activists that explore Detroit through its music.

Sonic Solidarity Interviews

Marion Hayden, bass violinist and activist, discusses her relationship to Detroit music, the music scene that mentored her, and the impact of COVID-19. http://detroitsound.org/artifact/marion-hayden

Marion Hayden: Sonic Solidarity Interview

Melvin "Detroit Soul Ambassador" Davis, musician, singer, and activist, discusses his relationship to Detroit music, his career, and the impact of COVID-19. http://detroitsound.org/artifact/melvin-davis

Melvin Davis: Sonic Solidarity Interview

Pamela Wise, pianist, educator, and "cultural warrior," discusses her relationship to Detroit music, music education, and the impact of COVID-19. http://detroitsound.org/artifact/pamela-wise/

Pamela Wise: Sonic Solidarity Interview

Dr. Khalid el-Hakim, historian, educator, and archivist, discusses his relationship to Detroit music and how he came to found the Michigan Hip Hop Archive. http://detroitsound.org/artifact/khalid-el-hakim/

Khalid el-Hakim: Sonic Solidarity Interview

Rodney Whitaker, bassist and educator, discusses his relationship to Detroit music, the legacy of the Blue Bird Inn, and the impact of COVID-19. http://detroitsound.org/artifact/rodney-whitaker

Rodney Whitaker: Sonic Solidarity Interview

Elizabeth Cawein, Memphian, music policy activist, and educator, discusses music's relationship to urbanism and her City's efforts to confront COVID-19. http://detroitsound.org/artifact/elizabeth-cawein

Elizabeth Cawein: Sonic Solidarity Interview

A nonprofit community-based archive documenting Detroit music through preservation, education, performance, and placekeeping. Future home = The Legendary Blue Bird Inn

Sonic Solidarity Interviews

Detroit Sound Conservancy