Music in the Market

A new performance series brings the history of Detroit Central Market as a multicultural hub to Greenfield Village. With talent on display from various local performing artists, instrumentalists, vocalists, dancers and theater professionals of all cultural backgrounds, guests will discover many different talents and expressions.

Please visit this page throughout the village season for updates and information on our programs.

About Detroit Central Market

Originally constructed in 1860 in downtown Detroit, the vegetable shed from the Detroit Central Market now stands fully reconstructed in Greenfield Village.

After a storied 160-plus-year history that included commerce, near-demolition and then reconstruction, the Detroit Central Market became the first historic structure added to Greenfield Village since 2000. Guests can learn more about the historic market's significance by engaging with our village presenters, exploring Detroit Central Market Weekends and more.

Access to Music in the Market and Detroit Central Market Weekends is included with village admission and free for members.

Previous Performances:

Mariachi Femenil Detroit: Held on September 22, 2024

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, Mariachi Femenil Detroit, founded by then 16-year-old Camilla-Isabella Cantu in 2016, performed authentic tunes. Michigan's premier female-led mariachi group's performance included some tunes dating back to the 18th-century origins of mariachi, dazzling guests with instruments such as the vihuela, guitarrón, trumpet and guitar.

To learn more about Mariachi Femenil Detroit, visit facebook.com/mariachidetroit.

The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band: Held on August 25, 2024

Celebrating Polish American Heritage Month, Dearborn-based polka band, The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band, entertained guests with a variety of polka music.

To learn more about The Kielbasa Kings Polka Band, visit kielbasakings.com.

Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations: Held on July 28, 2024

In honor of the July 1701 founding of Detroit, this program was our very own Detroit Founders Day Festival. Detroit Black Music Awards 2018 "Entertainers of the Year," Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations delighted guests with their Detroit hits and crowd favorites. Together they presented a combination of exciting mellow vocals with a rhythmic undercurrent that bears testament throughout with elements of gospel, hip-hop, funk, jazz, pop, Motown, 80s Classics and R&B.

To learn more about Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations, visit ruschentertainment.com/denise-davis-and-the-motor-city-sensations.

Que Blackout: Held on July 28, 2024

Detroit community theatre organization Que Blackout performed select scenes from their brand-new original piece that is entirely written, produced, marketed and performed by the students of Que Blackout.

As a youth performance, media arts and broadcasting nonprofit program, Que Blackout serves our communities with a focus on performing arts, media arts, music production and content creation that encourage, engage and empower everyone to develop the life-long skills that build thriving communities.

To learn more about Que Blackout, visit queblackout.org.

Anishinabek Dance Presentation: Held on June 30, 2024

This Anishinabek dance presentation by members of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi included song, dance, instruments and conversation.

Known as Keepers of the Fire, the Bodewéwadmik (Potawatomi) people chose to live near waterways and were generally Great Lakes area inhabitants in what is now Wisconsin, southern Michigan, northern Indiana and northern Illinois. Near water, communities used the waterways for fishing, harvesting and spiritual purposes. It has been their tradition to respect the Earth and strive to cultivate its resources carefully, while also providing a harvest for their families.

Learn more about the Nottawaseppi Huron Band at nhbp-nsn.gov and Pokagon Band of Potawatomi at pokagonband-nsn.gov.

Klezundheit: Held on May 26, 2024

In recognition of Jewish American Heritage Month, Klezundheit, a Jewish American klezmer orkustra, performed a captivating blend of traditional and modern klezmer. Established in 2014, the talented ensemble is composed of music educators, doctors, lawyers and other professionals who share a deep love for music in the Detroit area.

Learn more about Klezundheit at klezundheit.wixsite.com/home.