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Phil Picardi

The Global Roots Festival kicks off this weekend in Minneapolis

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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.