February 1st marked the beginning of Black History Month where each year we set aside a few weeks to focus our historical hindsight on the...Read more
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Detroit Afrikan Music Institution will work with local architects and designers to rehab the historic Apex Lounge on Oakland Avenue in Detroit, MI's North End neighborhood. Historically, this neighborhood was Detroit’s premiere African-American music district. The Apex Lounge will transform from a vacant property into a center for education, rehearsal, and performance that will serve as a catalyst for reigniting Detroit’s music economy.
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