Tune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, where host Ara Topouzian sits down Vince Paul, President & Artistic Director of Music Hall. 

Music Hall in Detroit is a historic theater and performing arts venue located in the heart of downtown, known for its vibrant Art Deco architecture. It hosts a diverse array of performances, including Broadway shows, concerts, dance, and community events, contributing significantly to Detroit's cultural landscape.

Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com

Tune in to the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, where host Ara Topouzian sits down for a spirited exchange with Victor Ghannam, a multifaceted musician renowned for his virtuosity on diverse instruments and his entrancing fusion compositions. Together, Ara and Victor embark on a journey through their shared love for music, unraveling Victor's captivating narrative as an artist and his illuminating perspectives on the essence of performance and the creative process in music.

Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com

In the latest episode of the Michigan Creates podcast, join your host Ara Topouzian as he engages in a lively conversation with Jeff Karoub, a versatile artist known for his mastery across multiple instruments and his enchanting folk compositions. Together, Jeff and Ara delve into their shared love for music, while also delving into Jeff's intriguing journey as a journalist and his insightful perspectives on the art of performance and music creation.

Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com

Michigan Creates podcast host, Ara Topouzian chats with Xiao Dong Wei, a master musician that plays bother classical and Chinese music.  Xiao plays traditional Chinese instruments such as the pipa and the guzheng (a 21-stringed zither) while minoring in classical piano, but it was the erhu that would elevate her status as a world class musician.

Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com

Ara chats with Michael Hyacinthe, Founder of Wimee TV, an interactive live kids show that encourages imagination, vocabulary building, and storytelling through puppetry, music, and wordplay.  Michael is also a veteran of the U.S. Navy and used his experience with wounded veterans to find a creative and therapeutic outlet for them to express themselves.

Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com

Ara chats with Marsha Music is not just a name but a force in the realm of cultural preservation, storytelling, and community engagement. Born and raised in Detroit, Marsha Music is a renowned author, musician, historian, and activist, whose work is deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Motor City's history and culture. Join us as we explore the life, achievements, and enduring legacy of this remarkable individual whose passion for her hometown has resonated far beyond its borders.

Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com

Ara chats with author Stephen Mack Jones is a published poet, an award-winning playwright, and a recipient of the prestigious Kresge Arts in Detroit Literary Fellowship. He was born in Lansing, Michigan, and currently lives in Farmington Hills, outside of Detroit. Ara and Stephen talk about his novel series, August Snow as well as his advice for aspiring writers. 

Michigan Creates is a podcast series highlighting artists and art & culture organization in Michigan. Produced and hosted by Ara Topouzian, award winning traditional Armenian musician. Podcast theme music: Song: Sun Never Sets Music by: CreatorMix.com