Earthwork Music Collective believes in the intrinsic power of music to raise both community and self-awareness. Comprised of musicians, teachers, healers, farmers, water protectors, and community organizers, they encourage cooperation and collaboration, using music as a tool to serve, heal, inspire and empower. Hosted by washboardist-at-large Vince Russo, this monthly series features members from all around MI converging to create cosmic collabs, cultivate lasting relationships with our community, and elevate environmental and social justice movements.
Dede Alder values all people who want to look closely at our lives and our future and change it, to propel us forward with our hearts and minds. The role of the artist is to examine the dysfunction, the imbalance, the ugliness, the shadow, and the beauty - to dive deeply, give witness, and ultimately, if we do our jobs right, come back with the silver lining of hope - the spark that lights the fire in other’s souls, that reminds us of the things we used to know, of our values as children, of the things that disarm us. At least, this is why she makes music.
Audra Kubat has released 7 albums to critical acclaim in a career that spans over 30 years. Her methods of composition articulate grace and uncover hidden places that defy easy categorization. An offering of stark and beautiful reality that possesses experience yet embraces the whimsical. Her activism in the arts has helped her develop strong relationships with community organizations across the region. Audra stewards an intimate listening space, hosting events on the first floor of her home, Detroit House of Music. She works as ECE Specialist for the DSO and produces workshops for the DIA, using songwriting as a conduit between visual art and the public. Kubat also works in Detroit Public Schools where she uses music to build new connections to learning.
Mike Savina is what's sometimes referred to as a "tone farmer". In his sonic adventures playing under the name "miglodesh", his ever restless muse is forever in search of new textures, tonalities, and modalities. But to the layman, it all comes out as masterful guitar music crafted by a master carver of curved air.
