Education + Culture

Detroit’s sound is a living curriculum.

The True and Live Series creates room for the stories, techniques, and community knowledge that continue to shape Detroit techno and house music.

Listen closely

Hear the music in context—from the people who made it, the rooms that held it, and the communities that carried it forward.

Learn in the room

Panels, demonstrations, and conversations make space for direct exchange between artists, listeners, and the next generation.

Keep the record moving

Documentation, shared memory, and cultural care help ensure Detroit’s contributions remain visible and connected to the future.

Mike Agent X Clark demonstrating Pioneer DJ equipment with an audience participant
From the True and Live ArchiveMike “Agent X” Clark — Installation II

A culture carried forward

Knowledge moves person to person.

Detroit’s electronic music history is not only found in records and archives. It lives in the practical wisdom of artists, DJs, dancers, engineers, organizers, and listeners. The series brings that knowledge into the room—where it can be heard, questioned, and passed on.

Come learn with the culture.

Explore the next gathering, meet the artists, and take part in the conversation.