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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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SPCO concerts mix spiritual and secular, rock and classical

SPCO concerts mix spiritual and secular, rock and classical

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's "Liquid Music" series explores worlds that don't often mingle.
by Euan Kerr

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SPCO extends contract two years

SPCO extends contract two years

The new agreement, which runs through June 2018, restores some of the musicians' salary concessions in the orchestra's 2013 deal to end a musician lockout.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Orchestra reports balanced budget

Minnesota Orchestra reports balanced budget

The orchestra announced that cost savings and strong giving had allowed it to beat predictions of a deficit.
by Euan Kerr

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The Beatles at the Met: 50 years ago today

The Beatles at the Met: 50 years ago today

Fifty years ago, the Beatles performed live at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. It was their first and only visit to Minnesota -- and the only stop that didn't sell out on their U.S. tour.
by MPR News Staff

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Fergus Falls band to recreate a 1970s-era variety show

The Fergus Falls-based band Daniel will perform at the Nomad World Pub in Minneapolis every Thursday this month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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40 years ago: 'Jive Talkin'' tops the charts

The Bee Gees' hit single was a comeback of sorts as the band reinvented itself as a disco act.
by Cathy Wurzer

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