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Music

Roma di Luna's new CD an 'emotional workout'

Roma di Luna's new CD an 'emotional workout'

The Minneapolis band Roma di Luna is celebrating the release of its new CD this weekend. "Then the Morning Came" follows a theme of death and new life, reflecting the grief of band members who lost relatives recently, as well as their joy at becoming parents.
by Chris Roberts

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Schubert Club in St. Paul unveils new logo

Schubert Club in St. Paul unveils new logo

Minnesota's oldest artistic organization, the Schubert Club in St. Paul, unveiled a new logo Wednesday.
by Euan Kerr

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The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age

The Blues have been a major force in American music for more than a century. But while some fans wonder about it's future, others say the spirit of the Blues will continue to work its way into other musical styles. Midmorning examines the Blues in all it's guises.

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Continuing the family trade: Rosanne Cash on Midmorning

Continuing the family trade: Rosanne Cash on Midmorning

As a professional musician, Rosanne Cash has told her story in song. In her new memoir, she writes about her struggle to find herself as an artist and emerge from the shadow of her legendary father.

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Minnesota Orchestra plays at the Proms

The Minnesota Orchestra has just finished a big concert. They just played a huge symphony, Bruckner's 4th, in a huge hall at what might be the most famous festival in the world -- the BBC Proms. Classical MPR host Brian Newhouse tells us what it was like.
by Tom Crann

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Local bands rock the fair

Local bands rock the fair

David Campbell, host of "The Local Show" on 89.3 The Current, previews some of the hot Minnesota bands that will perform at the state fair this year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Saxophonist defies smooth jazz label

Saxophonist defies smooth jazz label

Saxophonist David Sanborn has often been associated with smooth jazz, but he says his roots are in the blues. He joins Midmorning to talk about his influences and his long career.

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Composer brings talent to Minn. woods

Composer brings talent to Minn. woods

With help from the American Composers forum a composer and Bloomington native Ryan Ingebritsen is inviting the public to experience an exploration of sound and nature in Banning State Park.
by Marc Sanchez

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Multiple art fairs bring artists to Twin Cities

Multiple art fairs bring artists to Twin Cities

More than 700 artists are in the Twin Cities this weekend for multiple art fairs. The Loring Park Art Festival, Powderhorn Art Fair and Uptwon Art Fair are all this weekend.
by Rupa Shenoy

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Singer Ruth Moody goes solo on new album

Singer Ruth Moody goes solo on new album

Singer Ruth Moody, the founding member of A Prairie Home Companion favorite The Wailin' Jennys, is out with her first full-length solo album, "The Garden." She spoke with MPR's Steven John.
by Steven John

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