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Music

New Classical Tracks: Minnesota Orchestra

New Classical Tracks: Minnesota Orchestra

The Minnesota Orchestra is in the midst of a five-disc, five-year cycle in which it will record all nine Beethoven symphonies. The first recording in the series, featuring the Fourth and Fifth symphonies, received high marks throughout the music world. Now the pressure is on to repeat that success story with the second installment.
by Julie Amacher

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JoAnna James - in studio

JoAnna James - in studio

JoAnna James has the voice and power of a singer twice her age. She belts out blues, rock and gospel, but can still get in tight and close for a steamy ballad.

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Dylan sound-alikes take the stage

Dylan sound-alikes take the stage

Today marks a milestone for the baby boom generation. Bob Dylan, the folk singer turned rock-and-roll icon, is 65. Minnesota fans threw him a party of sorts at the 400 Bar on the West Bank of Minneapolis -- its annual Bob Dylan Sound-Alike contest.
by Sanden Totten

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New Classical Tracks: Nuove Musiche

New Classical Tracks: Nuove Musiche

Early 17th-century Florence was home to a musical movement that aimed for a simpler, more expressive sound than the one inherited from the previous century. Norwegian guitarist Rolf Lislevand has just released a recording that features a contemporary re-imagining of this "new music."
by Julie Amacher

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Singing for tolerance

Singing for tolerance

Music is fostering cultural understanding for high school students in Thief River Falls, and they're sharing their message with the community.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dan Chouinard and "Mambo Italiano"

Musician Dan Chouinard spent a summer biking across Europe with his accordion and fell in love with the countryside and the people. He brought home a deep appreciation for the music of Italy and its roots here in America.

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John Ellis - in studio

John Ellis - in studio

Saxophonist John Ellis is a rising star in the world of jazz. He's traveled in Africa, Europe, and southeast Asia with his music and played with some of the genre's best-known names.
by Mark Wheat

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New Classical Tracks: Emerson String Quartet

New Classical Tracks: Emerson String Quartet

It's not easy maintaining a long-term relationship; longevity is the sum of numerous hours, intense energy, and infinite patience. After nearly 30 years, the Emerson String Quartet has managed to master a harmonious musical partnership, beautifully displayed on their new album.
by Julie Amacher

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