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Music

The Oromo sing a joyful song

The Oromo sing a joyful song

After fleeing Ethiopia to escape persecution, more Oromo people have landed in Minnesota than any other place in the world. The music they've brought with them pulsates with joy.
by Chris Roberts

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Somali music is here, but hard to find

Somali music is here, but hard to find

Despite being home to one of the largest Somali populations in the U.S., Minnesotans know relatively little about Somali music. We learn more about the music Somalis generally keep to themselves.
by Chris Roberts

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Music for your mind

Music for your mind

For centuries, artists have connected music with matters of the mind and the heart. Midmorning talks with cognitive neurologist Daniel Levitin to dig deeper into our connection with music. Levitin's research explores what music is, how it has developed over time and the impact it has on our brains.

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Indian music has a kinship with jazz

Indian music has a kinship with jazz

We're sampling the ever-increasing variety of ethnic music in Minnesota in a series called "Notes from Home." In this installment, music from India.
by Chris Roberts

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Hmong find ways to keep traditional music alive

Hmong find ways to keep traditional music alive

In the Hmong community, traditional music is played primarily for ceremonial reasons. It helps the Hmong preserve ancient customs and rituals. Younger generations of Hmong are finding new ways to keep this music alive.
by Chris Roberts

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Mark Mallman - live at the Minnesota State Fair

Mark Mallman - live at the Minnesota State Fair

With a scheduled release date of August 28 for his new CD, Between The Devil And Middle C, Mark Mallman stopped by The Current's broadcast stage at the Minnesota State Fair (in the pouring rain) to perform three new songs from his new CD.
by Mary Lucia

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Gary Burger and the Monks

Gary Burger and the Monks

The cult band The Monks would wear robes and tonsured their hair. But that was just a gimmick, what was great about the band was their sound. They sounded like a punk band before Iggy Pop, before the MC-5, before the New York Dolls. The band's singer, Gary Burger, lives in Bemidji.
by Mary Lucia

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New Classical Tracks: Joel Fan

New Classical Tracks: Joel Fan

On "World Keys," pianist Joel Fan circumnavigates the musical earth. Seven of the 13 pieces on this recording are world premieres that explore music from Asia, Europe and Australia.
by Julie Amacher

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New Classical Tracks: Vivaldi's long-lost score

New Classical Tracks: Vivaldi's long-lost score

Last year, while quietly examining manuscripts in the Dresden library, musicologist Janice Stockigt unearthed a score that looked out of place. It turned out to be a long-lost score by Antonio Vivaldi. Classical host Julie Amacher listens to the first recording of the "Dixit Dominus" Psalm.
by Julie Amacher

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