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• Roma di Luna's new CD an 'emotional workout'
  The Minneapolis band Roma di Luna is celebrating the release of its new CD this weekend. "Then the Morning Came" follows a theme of death and new life, reflecting the grief of band members who lost relatives recently, as well as their joy at becoming parents.October 1, 2010
• The Current Presents - Born Here: Chicano Rock
  Jacquie Fuller chats with Miguel Vargas, musichead and host of KFAI's Radio Pocho. From Richie Valens to Los Lobos and beyond, we'll listen to some really cool tunes, get a mini-history lesson from Miguel, and explore the Mexican-American experience through the lens of popular music.September 26, 2010
• Schubert Club in St. Paul unveils new logo
  Minnesota's oldest artistic organization, the Schubert Club in St. Paul, unveiled a new logo Wednesday.September 16, 2010
• The Blues, from the Delta to the digital age
  The Blues have been a major force in American music for more than a century. But while some fans wonder about it's future, others say the spirit of the Blues will continue to work its way into other musical styles. Midmorning examines the Blues in all it's guises.Midmorning, September 2, 2010
• Continuing the family trade: Rosanne Cash on Midmorning
  As a professional musician, Rosanne Cash has told her story in song. In her new memoir, she writes about her struggle to find herself as an artist and emerge from the shadow of her legendary father.Midmorning, August 31, 2010
• Local bands rock the fair
  David Campbell, host of "The Local Show" on 89.3 The Current, previews some of the hot Minnesota bands that will perform at the state fair this year.August 27, 2010
• Saxophonist defies smooth jazz label
  Saxophonist David Sanborn has often been associated with smooth jazz, but he says his roots are in the blues. He joins Midmorning to talk about his influences and his long career.Midmorning, August 19, 2010
• Composer brings talent to Minn. woods
  With help from the American Composers forum a composer and Bloomington native Ryan Ingebritsen is inviting the public to experience an exploration of sound and nature in Banning State Park.August 13, 2010
• Multiple art fairs bring artists to Twin Cities
  More than 700 artists are in the Twin Cities this weekend for multiple art fairs. The Loring Park Art Festival, Powderhorn Art Fair and Uptwon Art Fair are all this weekend.August 7, 2010
• Singer Ruth Moody goes solo on new album
  Singer Ruth Moody, the founding member of A Prairie Home Companion favorite The Wailin' Jennys, is out with her first full-length solo album, "The Garden." She spoke with MPR's Steven John.August 6, 2010
• Marc Cohn looks back -- and forward -- with album of 1970 covers
  Marc Cohn's new album "Listening Booth 1970" presents new arrangements of songs from when he was 11. He says these are many of the tunes which launched his journey as a musician.August 5, 2010
• Globe-spanning 'vintage' bands set to play Northfield
  Starting Thursday, there will be concerts by 'vintage bands' -- playing music from a historical context -- beginning on the hour pretty much every waking hour through Sunday evening in Northfield.August 4, 2010
• Gospel music for the modern day
  The "Gospel at Colonus" updates a Greek tragedy with gospel music and a Pentacostal sensibility. On Midmorning we'll hear Oedipus' trials and redemption set to song and find out why gospel music still has a place in modern theater. The Steeles and Rev. Dr. Earl F. Miller will perform live in studio.Midmorning, August 3, 2010
• Richfield: Pickin' party at the strip mall music shop
  Bluegrass, country, Cajun, Celtic, and Tejano music might not be the first thing you think of when you see the strip mall located near 66th Street and Penn Avenue South in Richfield, but that's what you'll find at the Homestead Pickin' Parlor.July 30, 2010
• An unconventional path to a charming life
  Joan Armatrading has collected honorary degrees and even accolades from Queen Elizabeth for her eclectic music spanning folk, blues, and rock. And yet she feels her character hasn't changed at all over her prolific 40-year career.Midmorning, July 29, 2010

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