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Blues at the Crossroads

Living legends pay tribute to the music and spirit of Delta Blues icon Robert Johnson.

March 2011

by Tad Simons

Randy Casey

Take Note: Randy Casey

Not only is l ocal guitarist extraordinaire Randy Casey a solo artist, but he’s also in demand as a sideman, film composer, and session guy. His latest release, Late Bloomer, is a wild mix of alt-country, honky-tonk, and a little bit of Southern rock.

February 2008

The Carolina Chocolate Drops

Old Time Confections

When you think of traditional African-American music, fiddle and banjo music probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind.Thanks to the Carolina Chocolate Drops, though, that might be changing.

January 2008

Dawn Upshaw

A New Dawn

Soprano Dawn Upshaw is the latest artistic partner of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, not to mention the first singer or woman.

January 2008

Diane Jarvi

Diane Jarvi

Meet Diane Jarvi— a singer, songwriter, and poet who is known in Finland as Minnesotan Satakieli, or "The Minnesota Nightingale."

January 2008

Best CD 2007

Best Local CD Releases

Take a look at our picks for the best local CD releases of 2007!

December 2007

Lyra Baroque Orchestra

Trumpeting a Native

Northfield's David Kjar, a world-class trumpeter, plays with the Lyra Baroque Orchestra. Catch his act on December 22 at the Olivet Congregational Church in St. Paul.

December 2007

A Christmas Rose

If you find it hard to get excited about Christmas music, share a glass of wine with VocalEssence artistic director Philip Brunelle.

December 2007

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson

Robert Robinson used to sing with pianist Lorie Line. This year, Robinson returns with a holiday show featuring a nine-piece orchestra, as well as a new CD, Spirit of the Season.

December 2007

Osmo Vänskä

The Hardest-Working Orchestra in America . . . and soon the Best?

Osmo Vänskä has extended his commitment to the Minnesota Orchestra through 2011, so the next three years are the ones in which we will see how far up the ladder of orchestral greatness Vänskä can climb.

November 2007

Pamela McNeill

Pamela McNeill

Country-rock siren Pamela McNeill cooks like grease on the griddle. Her latest CD, Nightingale, released in April on her own Sweetheart Records, illustrates why she’s been flooring crowds for years.

November 2007

Vivica Genaux

A Visit from Vivica

Audience favorite Vivica Genaux returns to sing the lead in the Minnesota Opera’s saucy The Italian Girl in Algiers.

November 2007

Frode Haltli

The World Accordion to Haltli

Norway’s Frode Haltli plays the accordion like no one else on earth.

November 2007

Yo-Yo, Maybe?

Violinist Mark O’Connor and Friends are playing Orchestra Hall on November 11. Might one of O’Connor’s “friends” that day be Yo-Yo Ma?

November 2007

Free at Last

The Russian Patriarchate Choir of Moscow sings once-banned music at the Basilica of Saint Mary.

November 2007

Yuri Bashmet

Serious Viola

Yuri Bashmet aims to prove that the humble viola deserves more respect.

October 2007

Out of This World

Curators Doryun Chong and Yasmil Raymond offer their insights on Brave New Worlds, a new exhibit opening this month at the Walker Art Center.

October 2007

Lost and Found

The Rose Ensemble has discovered a treasure trove of all-but-forgotten Slavic and Hawaiian “early music.”

October 2007

Ruth MacKenzie

Ruth MacKenzie

As part of the Nordic Roots Festival, Ruth MacKenzie performs a concert version of her popular show, Kalevela: Dream of the Salmon Maiden.

October 2007

Making Music

The University of Minnesota’s Whole Music Club kicks off another season of insightful musician interviews.

September 2007

Return of Eroica

Return of Eroica

The Eroica Trio celebrates its twentieth anniversary at the Schubert Club, which is celebrating its 125th.

September 2007




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