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The legendary Music Institute in Detroit

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Step into the legendary Music Institute, Detroit’s iconic after-hours club that redefined techno in the late ‘80s! Opened in May 1988, this downtown hotspot featured residents Derrick May and D-Wynn spinning groundbreaking beats every Friday night. Known for intense, avant-garde techno, the Music Institute became a heartbeat for Detroit’s underground scene.