Detroit’s annual celebration of diversity and music, Concert of Colors, is back for its 33rd year from July 16-21. The festival, known for its global music and cultural showcases, is set to take place across various venues in the city.
This year’s festivities are underscored by a theme of “Peace, Love, and Understanding,” echoing the festival’s commitment to fostering dialogue and harmony amidst global conflicts and domestic challenges. The annual Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue, which joined the festival in 2008, will include a tribute to MC5, honoring the band’s late members and their influential legacy.
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Founded with the mission to unite Detroit’s diverse communities through music and arts, the Concert of Colors has grown into the Midwest’s largest festival of its kind, drawing over 30,000 attendees in recent years. Organized by Culture Source, a coalition of over 170 arts organizations in Southeast Michigan, the festival remains free of charge, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity.
One Detroit’s Chris Jordan talks with Concert of Colors founder Ismael Ahmed about the history of the festival, its growth and how it serves the Detroit community. Plus, Jordan talks with Detroit musician Don Was, producer of the Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue, about the theme of this year’s festival and the tribute to MC5.
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