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Music

Antislavery Hutchinson Family Singers inspire new concert

Antislavery Hutchinson Family Singers inspire new concert

Through their performances in front of interracial audiences in the 19th century, the Hutchinson Family Singers changed hearts and minds about slavery.
by Tom Crann

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The nearly lost story of Cambodian rock 'n' roll

The nearly lost story of Cambodian rock 'n' roll

Before the Khmer Rouge regime, a thriving pop and rock scene adapted Western music heard on U.S. military radio stations.

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How to celebrate Record Store Day in the Twin Cities

How to celebrate Record Store Day in the Twin Cities

Local Record Store Day events are filled with exclusive vinyl releases and plenty of Minnesota music.
by Tracy Mumford

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Rochester Symphony president steps down amid criminal charges

Jeffery Amundson, president of the Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale, has been on leave since February. Prosecutors charged him with stealing money from a vulnerable adult.
by Elizabeth Baier

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P.D.Q. Bach creator on making classical music accessible

P.D.Q. Bach creator on making classical music accessible

If you think classical music is stuffy or overly serious, meet Peter Schickele.

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Father John Misty to perform at First Avenue

Father John Misty is the name Josh Tillman has been using on his last two albums. He is known for having a quirky sense of humor.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Lady Marmalade's' formal French

The song is perhaps best known for the provocative French refrain "Voulez-vous coucher avec moi (ce soir)," which translates into English as "do you want to sleep with me tonight?"
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Orchestra season to feature Beethoven marathon

Minnesota Orchestra season to feature Beethoven marathon

The orchestra will perform all nine of Beethoven's symphonies plus all five Beethoven piano concertos over just eight days.
by Euan Kerr

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