RAM, the band founded by Richard A. Morse in Port-au-Prince, is well-known among Haitian audiences in the diaspora, as well as world music fans and drum heads. The band, which features Lunise Morse on lead vocal, combines William Morse's electric guitar with vodou drummers and traditional one-note Haitian trumpets, called kone. Their style, known as mizik rasin, draws on traditional vodou of chants to create an original, intense, highly rhythmic vodou-rock sound.

In 2022, in the face of turmoil in Haiti that made it impossible for the band to perform, they are now a New Orleans–based band, building a local audience as they adapt to their new musical environment in unpredictable ways.

Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual global music festival, an upbeat event celebrating diverse World music traditions, including the indigenous music of the Motor City. The festival also hosts the Forum on Community, Culture and Race, a series of conversations with artists, cultural, and community leaders examining the role of the arts in overcoming social barriers.

For a complete schedule of Concert of Colors programs at the Detroit Institute of Arts and neighboring institutions, visit the festival website at concertofcolors.com.

Concert of Colors is produced through the partnership of  Culture Source, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS,  University of Michigan – Detroit Center, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, College For Creative Studies, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, Third Man Records, Lowriders of Detroit, Science Gallery Detroit, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Midtown Inc., University of Michigan Dearborn, University of Michigan – Detroit, Arab American National Museum, WDET, The Scarab Club, International Institute of Metro Detroit, and Marx Layne & Company.

Jamaica has always been a breeding ground for extraordinary talent, and one artist who has captured the hearts of music lovers worldwide is the incomparable Etana. Born as Shauna McKenzie, Etana's deep connection to her Jamaican roots is evident in every note she sings. Her unique sound effortlessly weaves together elements of soul, reggae, dancehall, and R&B, creating a captivating blend that resonates with listeners on a profound level.

With a remarkable vocal range and emotional depth, she has earned her place among the musical greats, captivating audiences around the globe. Etana's talent has garnered her two Grammy nominations. Her album Reggae Forever received a nomination at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in the Best Reggae Album category, breaking barriers for female nominees in the genre.

Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual global music festival, an upbeat event celebrating diverse World music traditions, including the indigenous music of the Motor City. The festival also hosts the Forum on Community, Culture and Race, a series of conversations with artists, cultural, and community leaders examining the role of the arts in overcoming social barriers.

For a complete schedule of Concert of Colors programs at the Detroit Institute of Arts and neighboring institutions, visit the festival website at concertofcolors.com.

Concert of Colors is produced through the partnership of  Culture Source, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS,  University of Michigan — Detroit Center, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, College For Creative Studies, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, Third Man Records, Lowriders of Detroit, Science Gallery Detroit, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Midtown Inc., University of Michigan Dearborn, University of Michigan — Detroit, Arab American National Museum, WDET, The Scarab Club, International Institute of Metro Detroit, and Marx Layne & Company.

Universal Xpression play Caribbean rhythms such as Reggae, Soca, Zouk, and dance hall music, with an added undertone of African, Latin, and American rhythms. This four-member group features songwriter and arranger Richard ‘Richie B’ Parris on keyboards and vocals, Noel Parris on drums, The Genius Oliver (Pluto) Mensah on bass and vocals, and Avi Kayne on guitar.

In 1999 their single Meow was number one in the charts for four weeks on BBC Radio and Cest’ si bon was number two in the Virgin Islands. Universal Xpression has shared the stage with international performers such as Percy Sledge, Beenie Man, Shaggy and Burning Spear.

Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual global music festival, an upbeat event celebrating diverse World music traditions, including the indigenous music of the Motor City. The festival also hosts the Forum on Community, Culture and Race, a series of conversations with artists, cultural, and community leaders examining the role of the arts in overcoming social barriers.

For a complete schedule of Concert of Colors programs at the Detroit Institute of Arts and neighboring institutions, visit the festival website at concertofcolors.com.

Concert of Colors is produced through the partnership of  Culture Source, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ACCESS,  University of Michigan — Detroit Center, Michigan Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, College For Creative Studies, Hellenic Museum of Michigan, Third Man Records, Lowriders of Detroit, Science Gallery Detroit, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Midtown Inc., University of Michigan Dearborn, University of Michigan — Detroit, Arab American National Museum, WDET, The Scarab Club, International Institute of Metro Detroit, and Marx Layne & Company.

Roots Vibrations is a musical force that provides authentic Caribbean music. Made up of members from the islands of the Caribbean and the funky streets of Detroit, this band will energize spirits with positive roots music. Roots Vibrations' sound is uplifting and fun, and features multigenerational and multinational musicians who bring decades of experience and authenticity to the Reggae scene.

Roots Vibrations has delighted audiences throughout the US and Canada with their unique blend of original Reggae, Soca, Afrobeats, and Zouk traditions.

Concert of Colors is metro Detroit’s free annual global music festival, an upbeat event celebrating diverse World music traditions, including the indigenous music of the Motor City. The festival also hosts the Forum on Community, Culture and Race, a series of conversations with artists, cultural, and community leaders examining the role of the arts in overcoming social barriers.

Join us for a relaxing morning in the DIA’s Kresge Court, featuring DJ Adriel Fantastique and the music of ambient masters including Brian Eno, Harold Budd, Laraaji, Cluster, and others. Delicious brunch options, mimosas, Bloody Marys and more will be available for purchase.

The event will be themed to Pride Month, and serves as a precursor to the Great Lakes Chamber Music Festival performance in Rivera Court at 2 p.m.

A mosaic is a picture or decoration composed from small pieces of stone, glass, and other materials. Learn to make your own using a variety of recycled materials, then explore the museum to find other examples of the technique. All supplies provided. No experience necessary.

Create a pencil drawing to take home while taking a closer look at the collection. No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Use a variety of drawing and collage materials as well as stamps and stencils to design and make your own movie poster. Create something new for your favorite film, or invent a new movie!

Join us for this special Summer Solstice celebration as we draw on the lawn of the DIA! No experience necessary. All supplies provided. For ages 6 and up (children ages 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult).

Jamie John is a trans and queer two-spirit Anishinaabe and Korean American multi-disciplinary artist, powwow dancer, and passionate abolitionist from northwest Michigan.

Zines (pronounced "zeen") are small-circulation self-published works of texts and images made to be distributed via copy machine. These little books have a rich history going back to the 1920s, intertwined with science fiction, feminism, and the rise of various subcultures.

Creating zines is a fun and easy way to express oneself, share skills or opinions, and share one’s art. The best thing is that zines can be made by anyone!

By the end of this workshop, you'll know where to start your journey to creating and trading your very own zines.