The Concert of Colors preview show continues with poet and musical artist, Keir Jackson. Keir will perform on the U-M/MSU Outdoor stage, Saturday, July 14 at 4 p.m.

Learn about the inspiration behind Keir's music career and how he came to perform for the likes of Jennifer Granholm and Bill Cosby.

Click the play button below to hear the complete interview; hosted by Mike Morland (Communications Director, University of Michigan Detroit Center).

Click here to listen to this interview and subscribe to the U-M Detroit Center podcast on Itunes