Music

December 13, 2011 4:20 AM

New book recounts Minn. Orchestra musician's complex, incredible life

The sounds of the Minnesota Orchestra are conducted by Stanislaw Skrowaczewski - an association that has lasted for over 50 years.

by Tom Crann

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December 6, 2011 2:16 PM

Twin Cities orchestras address financial woes in weak economy

Leaders at both of Minnesota's major orchestras say they are facing tight times, and the next few years will continue to be a financial struggle.

by Euan Kerr

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December 6, 2011 4:00 AM

'Funkytown' songwriter leads copyright fight against music industry

An obscure provision in American copyright law could stir up a massive legal battle between the music industry and some of its biggest stars, and Minnesota's "Funkytown" songwriter Steven Greenberg and his attorney are leading the charge.

by Chris Roberts

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December 1, 2011 12:00 AM

Christmas Carols that didn't make the cut

Philip Brunelle and the members of VocalEssence join Kerri Miller in the Maud Moon Weyerhauser studio for a celebration of Christmas carols odd and obscure.

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November 18, 2011 12:00 AM

Musician Patty Larkin celebrates 25 years in the business

Patty Larkin has been called both a "contemplative songwriter" and a "whoop-ass guitarist." To celebrate 25 years in the music business, she's put out an album of 25 of her most requested songs, recorded with 25 of her favorite artists. Recorded on March 28, 2011.

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November 15, 2011 12:00 AM

The smooth sounds of Al Jarreau

Jazz singer Al Jarreau has been in the music buiness for 40 years, but music was not always a major force in his life. He joins Midmorning to discuss his career, and explain when he decided that he would make singing his life.

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November 11, 2011 4:00 AM

'Silent Night' recounts Christmas Truce across no man's land

Based on the 2005 French movie "Joyeux Noel," the Minnesota Opera's "Silent Night" is the retelling of the World War I Christmas Truce of 1914 when soldiers in Europe put down their rifles and walked across no man's land to celebrate the season together. The production opens to its world premiere on Saturday.

by Euan Kerr

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November 11, 2011 12:00 AM

Bernice Johnson Reagon: Song leader and scholar

Singer, scholar and civil rights activist Bernice Johnson Reagon knows from personal experience the powerful connection between music and protest. She joins Midmorning to talk about the music of the civil rights movement and the power of collective singing.

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November 8, 2011 12:33 PM

Slideshow: Polica at the Turf Club

Still in its infancy, the new band Polica -- fronted by Channy Casselle formerly of Roma di Luna, and featuring additional members from Marijuana Deathsquads, Vampire Hands and Digitata -- performed to a packed Turf Club on Monday night.

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November 8, 2011 12:00 AM

Ray Davies rebooted

Ray Davies has written some of the most memorable songs in the rock 'n' roll canon. On his new album, Davies opens up a few of these songs to reinterpretation with the help of Bruce Springsteen, Jackson Browne and a host of others. He joins Midmorning to discuss his music, his career and why he felt it was time to revisit some of his greatest hits.

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