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Bright Ideas: The Art of Collaboration

Bright Ideas: The Art of Collaboration

Soprano Dawn Upshaw and composer Donnacha Dennehy discuss their collaboration based on the poetry of Yeats. Upshaw is one of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic partners, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner and a world-renowned singer.

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In 'Pina,' director Wim Wenders finds what he's looking for in dance

In 'Pina,' director Wim Wenders finds what he's looking for in dance

For someone who has just made the Oscar-nominated documentary "Pina," perhaps the most acclaimed dance movie in years, Wim Wenders is straightforward in admitting that dance used to leave him cold.
by Euan Kerr

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Bright Ideas with Dawn Upshaw and Donnacha Dennehy

Bright Ideas with Dawn Upshaw and Donnacha Dennehy

Soprano Dawn Upshaw and composer Donnacha Dennehy join Stephen Smith to discuss their collaboration based on the poetry of Yeats. Upshaw is one of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra's artistic partners, a MacArthur Genius Grant winner and a world-renowned singer.

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Love Notes: Send a Valentine from Classical MPR

Love Notes: Send a Valentine from Classical MPR

In celebration of Valentine's Day, hosts from Classical Minnesota Public Radio have selected their favorite love songs. Send one of these songs to your loved one with a Love Note.

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Madonna channels Victor Cruz with salsa dance

Madonna channels Victor Cruz with salsa dance

Madonna won't explicitly say who she's rooting for, but her spot-on salsa dance may have revealed where her allegiance lies.

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Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif.

Legendary blues singer Etta James dies in Calif.

Legendary blues singer Etta James has died in California at age 73, according to her manager. Lupe De Leon tells The Associated Press that James died early Friday at a California hospital due to complications from leukemia.

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Singer, songwriter, novelist brings work full-circle

Singer, songwriter, novelist brings work full-circle

Singer-songwriter Suzzy Roche has delighted fans with her insightful songs, and soaring harmonies. She's back to present something different: her new novel.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest moves to U of M

Minnesota Orchestra Sommerfest moves to U of M

The Minnesota Orchestra will present its popular Sommerfest program in July on the campus of the University of Minnesota.
by Euan Kerr

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Rock Hall of Fame opens archives to public

Rock Hall of Fame opens archives to public

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened its new library and archives to the public to give access to the stories behind the music through such "artifacts" as personal letters from Madonna and Aretha Franklin and 1981-82 video of the Rolling Stones tour.

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