Beginning Monday, Oct. 30, Jazz88 will broadcast a series of 2-minute features highlighting the stories of Minnesota’s Vietnam Veterans. Producer Kevyn Burger interviewed dozens of vets about their service during the Vietnam War. She joined Jazz88’s Emily Reese to talk about the project. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20171030084325140.mp3 Originally aired Monday, Oct. 30 during the Morning Show with Emily...Read More

Much has been written and said about the healing power of music. Kevin O’Connor took a break this week from his usual cd reviews to share something a little more personal and important. The following article is from the “Dissonance” blog. If you know somebody with addictive or mental health issues, please share. http://www.dissonance.website/blog/2017/10/25/embracing-the-ugly-beauty-of-our-dissonant-lives  ...Read More

Isaiah Bischoff was 12 years old when he started filming “All in the Circle”. Now, at 15 years of age, the South High student is the youngest filmmaker featured in the Twin Cities Film Festival. “All in the Circle” explores how a camp for kids uses music, art, nature and teachings from Native American elders...Read More

Jazz88’s The Bing Shift has been added to the schedule of Crosby Internet Radio, which streams at the official Bing Crosby web site, www.bingcrosby.com. Arne Fogel has been hosting The Bing Shift on Jazz88 for 11 years, and has long had a good relationship with the Crosby family. Arne was thrilled with the news, saying, “It’s really something...Read More

Sam Rosenstone and Andrew Tomten of up and coming funk outfit Purple Funk Metropolis stopped into the studio for a live performance and interview. Their new album Morsels is available on bandcamp.Read More

Storyteller Nothando Zulu stopped by Jazz88 to talk about the 26th Annual Black Master Storytelling Festival, “Signifyin’ & Testifyin.” The free, family-friendly event starts tonight and runs through Saturday night. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20170929074240105.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 28 on The Morning Show with Emily Reese.  Read More

Miskwa-Mukwa Desjarlait, the Youth Coordinator for the Indian Education Program at Minneapolis Public Schools talks about the First Annual Welcome Back Powwow for students and the community. It’s free, open to all, and runs from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29. http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u20170929074037104.mp3 Originally aired Thursday, Sept. 28 on The Morning Show with Emily ReeseRead More

Director and founder of the Trylon Cinema Barry Kryshka talks about the theater’s expansion, the festivities for the grand reopening weekend starting Sept. 22, and how a repertory movie house like Trylon picks the films they show. AUDIO: http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u2017092109110476.mp3 Originally aired Sept. 21, 2017 on the Morning Show with Emily Reese.Read More

Will Mick Sterling – and hundreds of his closest friends – break a percussion world record on Harriet Island?  Patty Peterson visits about Let There Be Drums, which will bring hundreds of drum kit players together to set a Guinness World Record while playing classic grooves from Aretha Franklin and The Beatles, and raise funds for families affected by...Read More

New Orleans clarinetist Evan Christopher is playing the Dunsmore Room at Crooners Lounge & Supper Club on Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017. Jazz88’s Emily Reese spoke with Evan by phone about his upcoming trip to the Twin Cities, the show, and falling in love with the music of New Orleans. AUDIO: http://kbem-recast.streamguys1.com/content/u2017092007120774.mp3 Originally aired Sept. 20,...Read More