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Music

South Africa's musical ambassadors: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

South Africa's musical ambassadors: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

For over forty years, the Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been the voice of South African musical tradition around the world. Rock audiences were first introduced to the group when they collaborated with Paul Simon on his 1987 album, "Graceland." Ladysmith Black Mambazo's new album, "Songs from a Zulu Farm" celebrates their rich musical and cultural heritage. They join host Kerri Miller for a live in-studio performance.

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Minn. Orchestra seeks micro-financing for new work

The Minnesota Orchestra will pay for its latest commission by soliciting small donations from patrons of the "Inside the Classics" series.
by Euan Kerr

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Veteran Minneapolis rapper tells his own story

Veteran Minneapolis rapper tells his own story

On his new CD, "Worth the Wait," Minneapolis emcee 'Carnage the Executioner' repeatedly asserts his superiority. But based on the hardships he's overcome in his personal life and his sheer vocal prowess, he has earned those bragging rights.
by Chris Roberts

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Magraw and Wise still make music together after 30 years

Magraw and Wise still make music together after 30 years

Two Minnesota musicians will celebrate 30 years of collaboration and a new album at the Cedar Cultural Center this weekend. Guitarist Dean Magraw and tabla player Marcus Wise talked recently with MPR's Euan Kerr about their new album, "How the Light Gets in."
by Euan Kerr

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A career in the theater as a composer

A career in the theater as a composer

It's preview week for the Guthrie Theater's new production of Shakespeare's "The Winters Tale," and one of the people scrambling to get things ready is composer Adam Wernick. Just as the actors are honing their performances Wernick will refine the music right up to Friday's opening night.
by Euan Kerr

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The Jayhawks perform 'She Walks in So Many Ways'

The Jayhawks perform 'She Walks in So Many Ways'

The Jayhawks performed "She Walks in So Many Ways" live on Midmorning with Kerri Miller Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. It's a new song the band is including on its upcoming album, which will be released in June.

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The return of the Jayhawks

The return of the Jayhawks

After more than a decade apart, the original members of the Jayhawks have reunited. They joined Midmorning to talk about what brought them back together, and what's to come. The band also performed several songs, including a new song that will be part of its upcoming album.

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Can Twin Cities music venues survive a shaky economy?

Can Twin Cities music venues survive a shaky economy?

Panic spread through the Twin Cities music scene a few weeks ago when two highly regarded nightspots -- the 501 Club in Minneapolis and the Turf Club on University Avenue in St. Paul -- closed their doors.
by Chris Roberts

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Bookers pick the best local music of 2010

Bookers pick the best local music of 2010

The 'Best of' lists of local music critics are abundant this time of year, but MPR News asked the people who choose which acts to present at Minnesota venues what they thought was the best local music of 2010.
by Chris Roberts

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The Current's David Campbell on the year in music

The Current's David Campbell on the year in music

Tonight starting at 5:00 on our sister station, 89.3 The Current you can hear the listener picks for the top 89 songs of 2010.

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