The Global Roots Festival kicks off this weekend in Minneapolis

The Cedar Cultural Center's Global Roots Festival starts this weekend in Minneapolis.

The festival features five days of music, film, and talks — but mostly music. It kicks off Saturday night with performances by Somali singer Aar Maanta and Swedish folk-rock group Hoven Droven.

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