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American Black Journal
Detroit Jazz Fest
The global pandemic has put a stop to large public events, but a Detroit tradition is not missing a beat. The Detroit jazz festival is adapting to the health and safety guidelines by going virtual. Performances over the Labor Day weekend will take place on indoor sound stages without audiences, and the festival will be streamed and broadcast live. Episode 4833/Segment 1
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