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Meet the team behind The Current's Carbon Sound

Meet the team behind The Current's Carbon Sound

The Current launched Carbon Sound on Thursday. The new music stream, website and app is dedicated to celebrating Black musical expression across genres — including hip-hop, R&B, Afrobeats, funk and electronica. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with the team behind Carbon Sound.
by Angela Davis

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A guide to Juneteenth celebrations in the Twin Cities

A guide to Juneteenth celebrations in the Twin Cities

Long before it became a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has been an important day of remembrance around the country. There's no shortage of Twin Cities festivities this year.

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The Current launches new Carbon Sound music stream

The Current launches new Carbon Sound music stream

The Current is launching a new music stream, website and app on Thursday. Carbon Sound is described as “dedicated to celebrating the depth, breadth and influence of Black musical expression.”
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Art Hounds: Three shows that bring joy

Art Hounds: Three shows that bring joy

Cabarave offers an immersive, euphoria-themed show with music, dance, and circus arts in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Boychoir celebrates 60 years with a concert. Kristin Peterson’s drawings and watercolors at the Owatonna Arts Center celebrate nature.
by Emily Bright

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From the archives: Author Sue Miller on her novel 'Monogamy'

From the archives: Author Sue Miller on her novel 'Monogamy'

This Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas show features a conversation between host Kerri Miller and journalist and writer Kathryn Schulz about her new memoir, “Lost and Found.” As we anticipate that discussion, enjoy this one with Sue Miller from 2020, which also explores complex family dynamics.
by Kelly Gordon and Kerri Miller

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NUR-D on his new project and musical influences

NUR-D burst onto the stage in 2018 and has become one of Minnesota’s fastest rising music stars. If you’re a Minnesota Now listener, you know we love music. NUR-D joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his music and what is inspiring him lately.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Twin Ports Juneteenth event scheduled to reflect and celebrate

In Minnesota there will be Juneteenth events being held across the state. One of them is the Twin Ports Juneteenth celebration put on by community members in Duluth and Superior, Wis. ChaQuana McEntyre is one of the organizers of Twin Ports Juneteenth. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the event and its significance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Sacred in the city: Indigenous site in St. Paul prepared to welcome, educate public

Sacred in the city: Indigenous site in St. Paul prepared to welcome, educate public

This month, the Lower Phalen Creek Project will begin construction on a 9,000 square foot interpretive center near the entrance of Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary to welcome people back to Wakan Tipi and educate the public.
by Melissa Olson

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Owamni in Minneapolis wins James Beard award for Best New Restaurant

Owamni in Minneapolis wins James Beard award for Best New Restaurant

Dana Thompson and Chef Sean Sherman, co-owners of the innovative Indigenous restaurant, accepted the prestigious award at the Lyric Opera in Chicago Monday evening.
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