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Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

Minneapolis blues musician Cornbread Harris to celebrate 94th birthday with a sold-out show

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Cornbread Harris smiles for a photo at his home in north Minneapolis on Tuesday.
Courtesy of James Napoli

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Beloved Minneapolis blues musician Cornbread Harris will take the stage this weekend in front of a sold-out live audience at the Hook and Ladder.

Harris is celebrating his 94th birthday with the outdoor concert. He recorded this interview earlier this week, as he rehearsed some songs for the show.

Click on the audio player above to listen to listen to the interview.