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Music

Thanksgiving songs and stories

Thanksgiving songs and stories

A broadcast of "Gratitude, Gravy & Garrison," VocalEssence's celebration of all things Thanksgiving. Keillor performs his signature monologue and contributes comic new lyrics to familiar songs and hymns. Recorded at Orchestra Hall on November 23rd, 2010.

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Ike Reilly's Thanksgiving tradition means Minneapolis rock and roll

Ike Reilly's Thanksgiving tradition means Minneapolis rock and roll

Whether it's food, family, or the four-day weekend, Thanksgiving is about traditions. One musical tradition that has come to mark the holiday in the Twin Cities is Ike Reilly at First Avenue. The fiery Chicago rocker and singer songwriter has made his Thanksgiving eve show in the mainroom an annual event. Reilly told Chris Roberts of Minnesota Public Radio's Arts Unit that he and his Minnesota fans have a lot in common.
by Chris Roberts

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Cantus: Under the bridge

Cantus: Under the bridge

The men of Cantus take their voices out of the concert hall and under a bridge.
by Marc Sanchez

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Cloud Cult chases time

Cloud Cult chases time

The Minneapolis indie rock band Cloud Cult brings its orchestral flair, tribal energy, and a new album, to First Avenue's Mainroom for the next two nights.
by Chris Roberts

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iTunes finally snags the Beatles

iTunes finally snags the Beatles

Apple has announced that its iTunes store will soon start carrying music by the Beatles. MPR's Jon Gordon explains what took so long.
by Jon Gordon

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Reviving the great American songbook

Reviving the great American songbook

Songwriter and musician Adam Levy is exploring the great American Songbook, a collection of songs created between 1925 and 1960 that he believes shapes our notions of American music. He performs some classics of the jazz canon live in the Maude Mood Weyerhauser studios, with help from some musical guests.

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Minn. Opera names new president

The Minnesota Opera has named Allan Naplan its new president. Naplan, currently the general director of the Madison Opera, will replace outgoing president Kevin Smith, who guided the Minnesota Opera for 30 years.
by Chris Roberts

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Folk musician KT Tunstall reinvents herself

Folk musician KT Tunstall reinvents herself

After producing such hits as "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" and "Suddenly I See," folk Scottish singer KT Tunstall disappeared for a while. Now she's back with a new band, a new album and a new style.
by Euan Kerr

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How music can affect perception

This political season, candidates' ads have used music to frighten, inspire, and motivate voters to get out to the polls. Music can do a lot more to communicate a message in TV, films, and other multimedia. Midmorning's experts explain how.

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Singer-songwriter collects friends along the way

Singer-songwriter collects friends along the way

Dar Williams' latest album is a retrospective with a twist. On "Many Great Companions," the coffee-house veteran collaborates with some of her contemporaries to breathe new life into some of her old favorites.

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