Music

August 14, 2009 12:00 AM

Bela Fleck traces the roots of the banjo

American banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck journeys to Africa to trace the cultural roots of the banjo and record an album with local musicians.

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August 12, 2009 9:00 PM

Charlie Parr performs on Radio Heartland

Charlie Parr stops by between tours to play some songs from his latest CD, "Roustabout."

by Dale Connelly

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August 11, 2009 4:55 PM

The Pines hone a Midwestern sound

The critically praised alt-folk duo The Pines have released a new CD called "Tremelo," and they mark the occasion tonight with an in-store performance at Electric Fetus in Minneapolis.

by Chris Roberts

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August 7, 2009 2:48 PM

40th anniversary of Woodstock

It was billed as three days of peace, love, and music, but it turned out to be much bigger than anyone expected. Forty years after the great gathering on Max Yasgur's farm, a nation reflects on the music and the meaning of Woodstock.

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August 4, 2009 2:45 PM

Hot Tuna performs on Midmorning

Hot Tuna performed "There's A Bright Side Somewhere" on Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning.

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August 4, 2009 2:34 PM

Hot Tuna performs on Midmorning

Hot Tuna performed "Hesitation Blues" on Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning.

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August 3, 2009 12:00 AM

Hot Tuna's long journey

From their high school years through the turbulent times with Jefferson Airplane and their partnership in Hot Tuna, Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady have been making music together for more than 50 years. They join Midmorning to talk about their long-running musical partnership.