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Music

New Classical Tracks: Joshua Bell

New Classical Tracks: Joshua Bell

Violinist Joshua Bell (who's appearing Sept. 14-16 with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra) has just released a new recording called "The Voice of the Violin." In the tradition of violin masters of the past, he's created a collection of encore pieces--music written for the singing voice, newly arranged for his instrument.
by Julie Amacher

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Dancing the Minnesota tango

Dancing the Minnesota tango

The first Minnesota Heartland Tango Festival is bringing an international line-up of instructors and performers together. What, the polka's not good enough anymore?
by Marianne Combs

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Sakher Hattar and Crossing Borders - in studio

Sakher Hattar and Crossing Borders - in studio

Jordanian oud virtuoso Sakher Hattar is one of the most significant Arab musicians of his generation. He teaches Arab classical and folk music at the Jordan National Music Conservatory.

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The calm amid the chaos backstage at First Avenue

The calm amid the chaos backstage at First Avenue

Some of the more prominent figures in Minnesota music are throwing a concert to support a dear friend. Earlier this year, longtime First Avenue Stage Manager Conrad Sverkerson suffered a severe back injury, which left him out of work and without a paycheck for several weeks. "Conrad," as many refer to him, has become a beloved figure in the local scene by providing a friendly calm amid the chaos of the region's best-known nightclub.
by Chris Roberts

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New Classical Tracks: Khandoshkin

New Classical Tracks: Khandoshkin

At first Anastasia Khitruk thought he must be a contemporary composer who hadn't yet become well-known. Further research identified Ivan Khandoshkin as a musician who served at the imperial court of St. Petersburg, a virtuoso violinist and an accomplished composer who knew how to write challenging, yet entertaining, music.
by Julie Amacher

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Despite gains, women still lag at orchestral podium

Despite gains, women still lag at orchestral podium

Women have made great strides in corporate board rooms and other professions, but they lag behind at the conductor's podium. The head of the Bemidji Symphony Orchestra is hoping that will change.
by Tom Robertson

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A tour of Mexican music in the Twin Cities

A tour of Mexican music in the Twin Cities

One of the largest niche markets in Latin music in the Twin Cities is regional Mexican music. We took a tour of the Mexican music scene with the author of "Musica de la Raza," a book that tells the story of Minnesota's Mexican and Chicano musicians.
by Sanden Totten

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Haley Bonar - Live at the Minnesota State Fair

Haley Bonar - Live at the Minnesota State Fair

Haley Bonar's beautiful melancholy tunes seem to be written by someone older than a woman in her early twenties. But that could be because Bonar has a lot of experience; she was playing gigs in bars well before she could legally drink in them.
by Mary Lucia

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The Oromo sing a joyful song

The Oromo sing a joyful song

After fleeing Ethiopia to escape persecution, more Oromo people have landed in Minnesota than any other place in the world. The music they've brought with them pulsates with joy.
by Chris Roberts

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Somali music is here, but hard to find

Somali music is here, but hard to find

Despite being home to one of the largest Somali populations in the U.S., Minnesotans know relatively little about Somali music. We learn more about the music Somalis generally keep to themselves.
by Chris Roberts

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