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'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

Cantus: 'Songs of Thanks'

Join us for Songs of Thanks, an innovative new production by the Minnesota-based vocal ensemble Cantus, presented exclusively by YourClassical MPR. Through their signature narrative programming, these acclaimed performers will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now!

What are you thankful for?

Playlist

  • Fiddle Tune by Chris Foss 

  • Wankantanhan Hotan’inpe, Traditional, arranged by William Linthicum-Blackhorse 

  • El Manisero by Moises Simons 

  • Wedding Qawwali by A.R. Rahman 

  • Choros No. 3 by Heitor Villa-Lobos 

  • Little Potato by Malcolm Daglish 

  • That Which Remains by Andrea Ramsey 

  • Fatherhood Is by Paul Scholz 

  • Simple Gifts by Joseph Bracket, arranged by Stephen Caracciolo 

  • 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my mother) by Bobby McFerrin 

  • I Would Live in Your Love by Christopher Harris 

  • Canto a Eleggua by Yudelkis Lafuente 

  • Feed the Birds from Mary Poppins by Julie Andrews 

  • What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele and George Weiss, arranged by Paul John Rudoi 

Do you have a special Thanksgiving memory that you hold near and dear to your heart? Let us know below how you give thanks! You might be included in next year’s program.

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