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Music

Venus of Mars

All the Pretty Horses is one of the few rock bands in the upper midwest that includes transgender members. It was founded by Venus, a transgender musician and visual artist from Duluth. Venus' provocative presence on stage and in public forces people to consider what it means to be transgender. That presence can now be seen on the big screen in a new documentary from Twin Cities filmmaker Emily Goldberg, entitled "Venus of Mars."

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If you got 'em, smoke 'em outside

As debate over smoking bans in Minneapolis and St. Paul continues, opponents have often talked about how smoking and drinking go hand in hand. Add rock and roll to the mix and the allure of smoking only gets stronger. Proprietors of Twin Cities music clubs, where the vast majority of patrons smoke, say smoking bans could affect their livelihood and have a negative impact on the local music scene.

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West African rhythms fuel a fight for freedom

Most musicians dream of making it big on the world stage one day. But for a local West African singer, there's a lot more at stake than fame and fortune. Yawo, a native of Togo, hopes the CD he's producing in a tiny studio in northeast Minneapolis will help fuel the resistance against the dictator in his home country. He wants the music to connect with people in Togo, and with other freedom fighters like himself who have fled the country and are spread around the world.

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Dale Warland Singers leave on a high note

The Dale Warland Singers take the stage for the final time Sunday afternoon, after 32 years of performing. Founder and conductor Dale Warland announced a year ago this was the group's final season. He says he'll devote more time to arranging and composing. The Warland Singers have won a worldwide reputation and following. A hallmark of their three decades is the commissioning and performance of new choral works.

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Dale Warland Singers present "A River Journey"

"A River Journey" explores the iconic significance of rivers in American arts and culture, and features the world premieres of "River Journey Suite", a major commission by four American composers.

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Folk-World-Blues guitarist and singer Harry Manx visits The Morning Show

Folk-World-Blues guitarist and singer Harry Manx stopped by the Morning Show studio to talk about his career. He was born on the Isle of Man, raised in Canada and learned music while traveling in Europe and Asia. He spend several months living near Bombay, India to study with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, the creator of the 20 string guitar/sitar instrument called the Mohan Veena.

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Canadian folksinger Connie Kaldor visits The Morning Show

Jim Ed Poole and Dale Connelly visit with Canadian folksinger Connie Kaldor about her recent Juno Award for Best Children's Recording, "A Duck in New York City", and her budding television career in her country. She also performs a few songs live in the Maud Moon Weyerhaueser Music Studio.

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International Piano-E-Competition returns to Minnesota

Twenty-two semi-finalists vie for worldwide recognition and a $25,000 prize in the International Piano-E-Competition May 25 - June 5 in the Twin Cities. Minnesota Public Radio will broadcast and Webcast the finals live as each of the advancing 6 perform with the Minnesota Orchestra Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4, 7-10 pm. The contestants represent 15 countries and range in age from 15-31.

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