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Back from its South Africa tour, Minn. Orchestra reflects on connections made

Back from its South Africa tour, Minn. Orchestra reflects on connections made

A week ago today, the Minnesota Orchestra was in South Africa, preparing to play the most anticipated concert of its five-city tour of the country in Soweto, a township outside Johannesburg. Now, as the Minnesotans return home, musicians, staff, and audience are considering the visit's impact.
by Euan Kerr

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Gaelynn Lea's rallying cry for disability rights

The winner of NPR's 2016 Tiny Desk Music Contest and Duluth native Gaelynn Lea will be releasing a new album on September 7th. You can hear a single from the album now on the country website "The Boot."
by Cathy Wurzer

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The inspiration for 'Three Times a Lady' by the Commodores

"Three Times a Lady" by the Commodores was number one on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today.
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A modern take on the hurdy gurdy

Guilhem Desq has been called the "Jimi Hendrix of the hurdy gurdy." He creates a fresh sound with an old instrument.
by Cathy Wurzer

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MPR Classical's Michael Barone celebrates 50 years on the job

MPR Classical's Michael Barone celebrates 50 years on the job

Minnesota Public Radio was a just fledgling radio station when Michael Barone first started working here. Barone celebrates fifty years at MPR on Monday, August 20.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Candi Staton is unstoppable at age 78

Gospel and soul singer Candi Staton has a new album called "Unstoppable" which comes out later this week.
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Soweto crowd rapturously responds to Minnesota Orchestra

Soweto crowd rapturously responds to Minnesota Orchestra

The Minnesota Orchestra played the most anticipated concert of its South African tour Friday in the historic Regina Mundi church in Soweto.
by Euan Kerr

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Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies

Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, dies

The memorial service for the Queen of Soul has not yet been scheduled. It's expected to be announced in the coming days with several events in her adopted hometown of Detroit.
by MPR News Staff

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MN Orchestra to play in 'the heart, the spiritual home' of post-apartheid South Africa

MN Orchestra to play in 'the heart, the spiritual home' of post-apartheid South Africa

Regina Mundi Catholic Church played a central role in the organizing and the protests that led to the end of apartheid. On Friday, the Minnesota Orchestra will play the centerpiece concert of its two-week South African tour just in front of the church's altar.
by Euan Kerr

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Minnesota Orchestra honors Nelson Mandela with South Africa tour

Minnesota Orchestra honors Nelson Mandela with South Africa tour

The Minnesota Orchestra will be the first major U.S. orchestra to play in Soweto, South Africa. The orchestra's tour of the country grew out of its conductor's work with youth orchestras there.
by Euan Kerr

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