When William Dawson was 12, he ran away from home to study music at the Tuskeegee Institute. In 1930, he returned to his roots as director of the Tuskeegee School of Music, a post he held for 25 years. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
This week’s episode of ‘Extra Eclectic’ showcases a host of modern classical works featuring instruments picked, plucked and strummed — including the guitar, harp, theorbo (a kind of giant bass lute) and more. Listen now with host Steve Seel!
On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ with host Julie Amacher, Desmond Earley and the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin honor James Joyce on a new album featuring his poem collection ‘Chamber Music.’ Listen now!
South African cellist and composer Abel Selaocoe talks about his new album "Hymns of Bantu," which highlights the healing power of song across cultures.
Pop artist Roberta Flack, who died Monday at 88, grew up classically trained and continued to love the music, even when revolutionizing the R&B scene. Find out more about her life in this episode of the 'Rhapsody in Black' podcast.
This week on ‘Saturday Cinema,’ Minnesota Orchestra conductor Sarah Hicks joins Lynne Warfel in-studio for a discussion about her role in the orchestra’s ‘Live to Film’ concerts, her favorite films and more. Listen now!
The Project DJ co-host for this episode of ‘Friday Favorites’ is Mya Temanson. A native of Minot, North Dakota, she’s an MPR Fellow with a passion for violin and writing. Listen now with host Steve Staruch!
Jazz singer Billie Holiday discovered “Strange Fruit,” Abel Meropol’s protest song against lynching In 1939. It became her closing number at all of her performances at Café Society and the best selling record of her career. Find out more in the ‘Rhapsody in Black’ podcast.
On the latest episode of ‘Extra Eclectic,’ guest host Bonnie North features contemporary classical music from around the world. Listen now!
English composer Anna Clyne incorporates elements of folk music on her latest recording featuring the Knights. Listen as host Julie Amacher speaks to her and Eric Jacobson from the ensemble about their recent collaboration on the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks.’
