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Music

Art Hounds: Climbing Bedlam's 'Monkey Bar'

Art Hounds: Climbing Bedlam's 'Monkey Bar'

This week on Art Hounds we check out a fusion of Asian dance, ROCK4LOVE's battle of the bands for musicians of color, and "Monkey Bar" at Bedlam Lowertown.
by Marianne Combs

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The Christmas message in a non-Christmas song

The Christmas message in a non-Christmas song

The vocal ensemble Cantus offers a piece that has little to do with Christmas but is perfect for the times.
by Eric Ringham

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MN Orchestra announces major gift from its musicians

MN Orchestra announces major gift from its musicians

Players give $250,000 earned during the 16-month musicians' lockout to the orchestra to establish a fund for community programs and education.
by MPR News Staff

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Eagles of Death Metal cancels European tour

Eagles of Death Metal was playing at the Bataclan music hall in Paris when it was attacked by terrorists Friday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Superstar, refugee, legend: Singer Maryan Mursal's voice endures

Before Somalia descended into chaos, it was easy to hear Maryan Mursal, whose melodious voice could pierce your soul. Chased from her homeland, she continues to perform, including Saturday in Minneapolis.
by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Appetites: Chefs cook on stage with the Minnesota Orchestra

Appetites: Chefs cook on stage with the Minnesota Orchestra

"A Musical Feast" will feature chefs from Butcher and the Boar, Vincent A Restaurant, Travail Kitchen and Patisserie 46 showing off their talents, accompanied by the orchestra.
by Krystyna Pease

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Taiko groups explore an art that's more than drumming

Taiko groups explore an art that's more than drumming

Mu Daiko and the visiting On Ensemble stretch the limits of their drum-based tradition.
by Euan Kerr

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SPCO president announces he'll step down

SPCO president announces he'll step down

Bruce Coppock's job will be divided between two orchestra veterans.
by Euan Kerr

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'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein describes finding (and hiding) herself in music

'Modern Girl' Carrie Brownstein describes finding (and hiding) herself in music

The Sleater-Kinney guitarist and singer is known for her defiant performances, but it was vulnerability that initially drew her to music. Brownstein's new memoir is 'Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl.'

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