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1st and 2nd generation immigrant-made local music

February 08, 2026

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Huhroon. papa mbye and friends performed at Carbon Sound and The Current's Minnesota Music Month show at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul on Thursday, April 10.
Huhroon. papa mbye and friends performed at Carbon Sound and The Current's Minnesota Music Month show at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul on Thursday, April 10. Bump Opera for MPR

In honor and celebration of 1st and 2nd generation immigrant musicians in Minnesota, hear from a variety of local artists with roots from around the world. Also, hear music from local bands with big shows on the radar, including our AOTM Heart to Gold, Motion City Soundtrack and more.

Song Debuts:

“Flood” feat. Bon Iver by Dua Saleh

“blonde” by Sahn

“TOOMUCHVNECK” by Huhroon

“Yinegera” feat. Genet Abate by Abinnet Berhanu

“Confetti” by Favourite Girl

Playlist

Hour 1: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-02-08/19

Hour 2: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-02-08/20

Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
1st and 2nd generation immigrant-made local music