Music from Minnesota Public Radio

The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The Blues have been a major force in American music for more than a century. But while some fans wonder about it's future, others say the spirit of the Blues will continue to work its way into other musical styles. Midmorning examines the Blues in all it's guises.

The Carolina Chocolate Drops perform live at the Minnesota State Fair

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:12:35 -0500

The Carolina Chocolate Drops stopped by The Current booth at the Minnesota State Fair for a live performance.

Charlie Parr performs live at the Minnesota State Fair

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:43:43 -0500

After stopping by the Local Show earlier this August, Charlie Parr returns to the Twin Cities to perform live on The Current at the MPR booth at the Minnesota State Fair.

New Classical Tracks: Young performers revive youthful works by Mendelssohn, Haydn

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:38:01 -0500

According to violinist Gil Shaham, performing Mendelssohn's Octet with the skilled musicians of Sejong Soloists is "like playing basketball with seven Michael Jordans." Gil Shaham recently released a new recording with the New York-based Sejong Soloists, a conductor-less string orchestra.

Continuing the family trade: Rosanne Cash on Midmorning

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

As a professional musician, Rosanne Cash has told her story in song. In her new memoir, she writes about her struggle to find herself as an artist and emerge from the shadow of her legendary father.

Local bands rock the fair

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:17:05 -0500

David Campbell, host of "The Local Show" on 89.3 The Current, previews some of the hot Minnesota bands that will perform at the state fair this year.

Regional Spotlight: Brooklyn Rider

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:39:32 -0500

Genre-defying string quartet Brooklyn Rider returns for the 5th annual Stillwater Music Festival as well as a gig at the MPR booth at the State Fair. They'll also join Alison Young to co-host Regional Spotlight Thursday at 3:15 on Classical MPR. Listen on-line now to Dvorak, Gomidas and an original composition.

New Classical Tracks: In Memory of a Friend

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 08:51:47 -0500

Jon Lord, of Deep Purple fame, is also an orchestral composer. His newest disk is dedicated to a late friend: the lawyer and author Sir John Mortimer.

Me and My Arrow perform in The Current studio

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

With an ever fluctuating number of members Me and My Arrow, currently 9 members, layer the sounds of strings, guitars, keyboards and dream like vocals to create a new and distinct sound for themselves within the local scene.

Tokyo Police Club performs in The Current studios

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:59:44 -0500

After non-stop touring due to the release of several EPs and their debut album, the Newmarket, Ontario quartet Tokyo Police Club took nine months off to work on the second full-length, "Champ," full of the infectious, emotional rock that their audience has grown to love.

Secret Sisters perform live in The Current studios

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:34:46 -0500

Sisters (and Alabama natives) Lydia and Laura Rogers grew up learning how to harmonize to the music of the Everly Brothers and Doc Watson, among others. After a Nashville audition, the music industry took notice, and the Secret Sisters were born.

Saxophonist defies smooth jazz label

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Saxophonist David Sanborn has often been associated with smooth jazz, but he says his roots are in the blues. He joins Midmorning to talk about his influences and his long career.

New Classical Tracks: Finding the Soul of the Fiddle... or Is It a Violin?

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:27:44 -0500

Classical violin playing and Irish fiddling come together in this new CD from Kevin Burke, whose credentials include training in both styles.

Storyhill perform in The Current studio

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Storyhill began in Bozeman, Montana, when Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson met in their 7th grade world geography class.

Composer brings talent to Minn. woods

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0500

With help from the American Composers forum a composer and Bloomington native Ryan Ingebritsen is inviting the public to experience an exploration of sound and nature in Banning State Park.