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May 16, 2015 9:25 AM

Minnesota Orchestra takes the stage in Havana, Cuba

The orchestra spent the day preparing in a special joint rehearsal with the Cuban National Youth Orchestra.

by Euan Kerr

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May 15, 2015 1:53 PM

Minnesota Orchestra connects with music students in Havana, Cuba

Euan Kerr reports on the the Minnesota Orchestra's historic trip to Cuba, including a visit to a music school in Havana.

by Euan Kerr

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May 15, 2015 9:03 AM

Minnesota musicians, Cuban students share a global language

As their historic concert nears, members of the Minnesota Orchestra take time to mentor aspiring young musicians in Havana.

by Euan Kerr

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May 13, 2015 4:00 AM

Complex preparations made MN Orchestra's Cuba trip possible

From locating a plane large enough to carry instruments to securing U.S. government permission for a direct flight to Havana, the Minnesota Orchestra's trip to Cuba required fast and intense planning.

by Euan Kerr

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May 12, 2015 11:30 AM

For orchestra musicians, thrill of Cuba trip tempered by fear over instruments

An international treaty worries Minnesota Orchestra musicians with instruments that contain ivory and tortoiseshell. The orchestra is documenting when instruments were made to ensure musicians can bring them home.

by Euan Kerr

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May 11, 2015 4:00 AM

'Crazy idea,' Cuban ties sped MN Orchestra's return to Havana

The ensemble this week will become the first North American orchestra to perform in Cuba in over a decade. Minnesota leaders worked a back channel to make it happen.

by Euan Kerr

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May 1, 2015 3:00 PM

Vänskä says MN Orchestra's Cuba trip will show 'we are back'

In an interview with Tom Crann, the music director of the Minnesota Orchestra explains why he's confident that the group's Cuba trip will be a success.

by Eric Ringham

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May 1, 2015 11:51 AM

Hurray for the Riff Raff's political anthem

Hurray for the Riff Raff is performing Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

by Phil Picardi

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May 1, 2015 9:44 AM

'Stand By Me' singer Ben E. King dead at age 76

King was also known for hits such as "Spanish Harlem" and "There Goes My Baby."

by The Associated Press

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April 30, 2015 5:41 PM

Antislavery Hutchinson Family Singers inspire new concert

Through their performances in front of interracial audiences in the 19th century, the Hutchinson Family Singers changed hearts and minds about slavery.

by Tom Crann

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