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Jazz88’s Peter Solomon speaks with trumpeter Scotty Barnhart, the leader of the Basie Orchestra for the past twenty years. Barnhart discusses his early exposure to music at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, how he came to play the trumpet, how he felt the first time he heard the Basie Orchestra, the background behind his Grammy-winning...
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Jazz88’s Peter Solomon spoke with Brittany Tweed, Director of Financial Aid at Metro State University about what’s happened recently with FAFSA, some opportunities for financial aid, and details on an open house event at Metro State Monday, February 26th. Metro State University is an underwriter of Jazz88. https://kbem-od.streamguys1.com/kbem/20240213095819-FinalEditBrittanyTweed.mp3   More Posts for Show: The Morning...
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Minneapolis Public Schools has a new Superintendent, and her name is Dr. Lisa Sayles-Adams. MPS Voices Executive Producer Manny Hill chats with Dr. Sayles-Adams about her background, the process of becoming the new Superintendent, and what her vision is for the future of the district. More Posts for Shows: School News, The Morning Show
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Minneapolis Public Schools Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox spoke with our own Manny Hill, Executive Producer of MPS Voices, about a busy–but exciting–October for MPS, and about some of the important events and celebrations happening in the month. Listen: More Posts for Show: School News
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Looking for a fun way to stay active this fall? Minneapolis Public Schools is once again participating in “Walk & Roll to School Day” on Wednesday, October 4, followed by its own local event, “Let’s Roll MPS” the following Wednesday, October 11. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Active Living Coordinator, Jenny Bordon, about both...
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Minneapolis Public Schools is celebrating Latin American Heritage Month through mid-October. Jazz88’s Manny Hill joined MPS’ Office of Latine Achievement (OLA) Director, Marion Tizon, to talk about what the office has planned for celebrations, including a literacy event coming up in October, and how families can find out more information. Listen here: More Posts for...
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Minneapolis Public Schools’ Black Parent Advisory Council (BPAC) is hosting a back-to-school resource fair at Bethune Arts Elementary on Monday, September 18, from 6 – 8 PM. Jazz88’s Manny Hill spoke with MPS Engagement & Outreach Specialist, Tiki Blackamore, about the event, and what families can expect when they attend. Listen here: More Posts for...
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With the new school year underway, Minneapolis Public Schools Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox spoke with MPS Voices Executive Producer, Manny Hill, about welcoming the students back and important information regarding Educational Support Professionals around the district. Also, how’s the new Career & Technical Education Center at North High coming together? Take a listen: More Posts...
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Minneapolis Community Education is presenting its annual summer production, a musical adaptation of the film, Bring It On, playing at Southwest High School now through July 22. Jazz88 summer interns RJ, Lorelei, and Cristian spoke with actor Ari Sanford and Student Engagement Coordinator JoEllyn Jolstad about the cast, and how the show was put together....
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Gary Hines, the leader of Sounds of Blackness, connected with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise to discuss the group’s new single, “Woke” as well as their upcoming Juneteenth show at Allianz Field. Listen: More Posts for Show: The Afternoon Cruise
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