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Jazz88’s Manny Hill is joined by MPS Interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox to discuss the effects of the late February winter storm on MPS, and the technology event during that same week, which presented challenges for the district. Also, Supt. Cox shares info on the upcoming MPS Mental Health Caregiver Institute, and highlights the new “MPS...
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Studies indicate that students with diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds benefit from the role modeling provided by teachers who share their attributes, but BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) teachers are in short supply. Metro State University’s Urban Educator Program, located on their Minneapolis campus, is looking to help solve the problem, and we recently...
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Drummer LA Buckner with radio host Sean McPherson
LA Buckner was nice enough to visit The Afternoon Cruise before his headlining show at the Dakota on Monday, March 6. Listen to the interview here: Originally aired March 2, 2023 on The Afternoon Cruise. More Posts for Show: The Afternoon Cruise
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Cassandra Wilson could’ve been the “next great” jazz singer, but she chose a vastly more interesting path. By bringing the sounds of blues, R&B, and more into her fold, Wilson tossed a well-deserved middle finger to the gatekeepers who expect jazz musicians to stay in the Real Book and blues musicians to stay in Mississippi....
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Cécile McLorin Salvant joined a Zoom with Sean from The Afternoon Cruise in advance of her shows this weekend (2/24-25) at the Walker Art Center. Check out the full conversation right here! More Posts for Show: The Afternoon Cruise
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