Music

Carmen Souza Band performs on Radio Heartland
It's difficult to pin down Carmen Souza's background. Her musical influences are jazz, gospel, soul, world music from Europe, the U.S., the Mediterranean and Africa. And she now lives in London.
Choral ensembles join forces for new Dominick Argento work
VocalEssence and other regional choral groups gather for a performance of a new piece by Dominick Argento and other works.
New Classical Tracks: Mark O'Connor, fiddler and composer
Emerging from the "stir-fry of American culture," the latest disc from Mark O'Connor draws on the sounds of fiddling, the techniques of classical music, and even the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright.
Schubert Club holds annual student competition
The Schubert Club Bruce P. Carlson Student Scholarship Competition winners.
Sara and Sean Watkins on Radio Heartland
Brother and sister combination Sara and Sean Watkins perform music from Sara's new solo CD.
Jearlyn Steele at the Fitzgerald Theater
Jearlyn Steele concludes her statewide Troubadour concert series at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul with family and friends.
Julie Fowlis sings songs with a Gaelic point of view
Julie Fowlis sings in a language which even in her native Scotland only about 60,000 people understand, yet she's a national star. Now she's bringing her music to Minneapolis
Rising singing star Eric Owens performs in St. Paul
Unless you're an opera buff, the name Eric Owens may not be entirely familiar to you. But it's only a matter of time before this up-and-coming young singer becomes a household name. Owens performs in St. Paul tonight, and he spoke with MPR classical music host Alison Young.
Jazz innovator and educator
Renowned jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon discusses his musical inspiration, his mastery of improvisation, and his quest to share both through music education.
New Classical Tracks: Celebrating 'The Four Seasons'
An 18th century Red Priest meets a 20th century Tango master on a fresh, new recording celebrating "The Four Seasons."