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Music

Arts Briefs: Printmaking guru bids adieu

Arts Briefs: Printmaking guru bids adieu

In this week’s arts briefs: Cole Rogers retires from Highpoint Center; Candy Box Dance Festival; Black millionaire, arts patron, died; Minnesota author publishes new fantasy novel, Record Store Day; virtual meeting for artists with disabilities: Absolute Bleeding Edge: breathing through a saxophone.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle, Max Sparber and Sarah Thamer

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MNspin makes Minnesota music widely available through the power of the library

MNspin makes Minnesota music widely available through the power of the library

Move over bookworms, the library is the new music scene in Hennepin County. Through MNspin, an ongoing collection of music from the Hennepin County Library, patrons can enjoy Minnesota-made tunes.

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Arts Briefs: Walker Art Center unveils Pacita Abad exhibit

Arts Briefs: Walker Art Center unveils Pacita Abad exhibit

The Walker’s Pacita Abad exhibit, a harpist's collaboration with Yo Yo Ma, Guggenheim Fellowships, and various exhibitions and events. Also, a French film about superheroes and the scary stories they tell.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Twin Cities rapper Lewiee Blaze wants to give you goosebumps

Twin Cities rapper Lewiee Blaze wants to give you goosebumps

The Twin Cities rapper aims to spread “truth, love, peace, freedom and justice” through his music.

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Arts briefs: Native art, Minnesota independent films, Palestinian performance and more

Arts briefs: Native art, Minnesota independent films, Palestinian performance and more

This week, “American Masters” features artist Jonathan Thunder; Pavek Museum in St. Louis Park announces inductees into its Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame; Hyperpop artist Alice Longyu Gao and much more.
by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Max Sparber

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Joe Rainey's avant-garde powwow strikes a chord in the Midwest

Joe Rainey's avant-garde powwow strikes a chord in the Midwest

Joe Rainey creates a unique fusion of powwow and experimental electronic music. He is from south Minneapolis and is a citizen of the Red Lake Nation. Rainey talked with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about his debut album, which has gotten quite the buzz both in the Midwest and nationally.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party

A safe space for ‘sad girl’ music fans: Inside Electric Fetus’ boygenius listening party

Fans gathered at Electric Fetus Tuesday to soak in the first listen of boygenius’ highly anticipated album — “the record.” While the pandemic made in-person music gatherings nearly impossible, listening sessions are having a resurgence three years later.
by Sam Stroozas and Michelle Wiley

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