String Theory host Kevin Barnes welcomes Ruth Moody, a two-time Juno Award winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ruth is a Founding member of the internationally renowned, Billboard-charting trio The Wailin’ Jennys. Ruth and her band will be appearing at The Cedar on Sunday, November 5th. Tune in for Ruth’s visit with Kevin and...Read More
Minneapolis Public Schools and Jazz88 present the third annual J.A.M. (Jazz Around Minneapolis) Fall Festival. This year’s concert presents the St. Olaf Jazz 1 Band featuring Dave Hagedorn. The concert will be a culmination of a full day of jazz workshops for high school students facilitated by MPS band teachers Dave Hagedorn, Chris Bates and other...Read More
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
