Folk, Jazz & World from Minnesota Public Radio

Laura Veirs performs in The Current studios

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:21:40 -0600

Laura Veirs released her self-titled, self-released debut in 1999 and in January 2010, she released her latest project, "July Flame" on her Raven Marching band label.

The Wailin' Jennys' folk harmonies

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Folk trio The Wailin' Jennys won the Canadian version of a Grammy award by wooing fans with their organic 3-part harmonies. They've performed on A Prairie Home Companion and with Roseanne Cash. The group's latest CD is The Wailin' Jennys Live at The Mauch Chunk Opera House (2009).

Black Pearl Sings and touches on difficult issues

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:00:00 -0600

A new play at Penumbra Theater in St. Paul explores the relationship between an academic collecting slave songs and a woman prisoner who claims to have the songs the researcher needs.

Dawes perform live in The Current studio

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:34:34 -0600

Fresh off the success of their debut record, "North Hills," Los Angeles natives Dawes have gotten the chance to expand their Laurel Canyon sound on a national tour.

Natalie Alper-Leroux performs Hindemith

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

High School sophomore Natalie Alper-Leroux performs Hindemith.

Caroline Smith and Jesse Schuster perform in The Current Studios

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:57:40 -0600

Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps released their debut album, "Backyard Tent Set" in 2008. After being named one of the best new bands that year, the group has slowly built a local following among indie folk fans.

Grammy winners on Midmorning

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The 52nd annual Grammy Awards are on Sunday, with Beyonce, Lady, Gaga, and Taylor Swift among the nominees. Midmorning replays Grammy winners interviewed by Kerri Miller in 2009: Dave Pirner, Bela Fleck, and Roger McGuinn.

The Daredevil Christopher Wright performs in The Current studios

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:17:15 -0600

The Daredevil Christopher Wright is a vivacious cannonball of pop, rock, and folk erupting from Northern Wisconsin.

Minn. Orch's jazz director still calls New Orleans home

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:00:00 -0600

Minneapolis revelers looking to add some New Orleans spice to an otherwise chilly New Years Eve will likely head to the Dakota jazz club tonight, where trumpeter Irvin Mayfield is performing with his quintet, part of a national New Year's Eve concert broadcast.

Music in the midst of Sri Lanka's civil war

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:00:00 -0600

Minnesota and journalist Jesse Hardman got an inside view of the brutal civil war in Sri Lanka, and in the midst of the chaos he came upon an amazing story of a forgotten people.

Peter Wolf Crier performs in The Current studios

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Peter Wolf Crier is a new two-piece rooted in the Twin Cities music scene. Peter Pisano formerly of The Wars of 1812 and Brian Moen of the Laarks join forces in this gritty, folk-rock masterpiece.

Radio Heartland Live Holiday Concerts

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Radio Heartland celebrated the 2009 holiday season with the help of some friends.

Works Progress Administration on Radio Heartland

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Three members of Works Progress Administration perform on Radio Heartland.

Katie McMahon on Radio Heartland

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Irish singer Katie McMahon on Radio Heartland.

Jeff Ray and the Stakes on Radio Heartland

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

Jeff Ray and the Stakes perform on Radio Heartland