Diane catches up with the producer, instrumentalist, film score composer, vocalist, painter, and visionary in the midst of preparing for an upcoming North American tour with Joe Rainey and performance/album release with Nashville songwriter Lambchop at the Walker Art Center.
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Diane celebrates one year of being on air as host of The Local Show. Special guest Andrew Broder talks about his innovative work as an electronica producer for some of the brightest talent in Minnesota and beyond. Also, hear new music from Huhroon, Emily Haavik, The Foxgloves, Miloe, Castle Theater, and more.
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Ka Lia Universe performed three songs from the MPR Booth at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, followed by an interview with The Current's Local Show host Diane.
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Hear a live performance and interview with Ka Lia Universe from the Minnesota State Fairground. The Hmong-American pop singer from St Paul and put on a lively set for fairgoers stopping by the MPR Booth. Also hear new Minnesota music from Corey Medina, Sophia Eris, 26 Bats! Cassette, Loser Magnet, Longshot, Unknown Prophets, and much more.
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Hear new Minnesota music from Low, Brotherkenzie, Mike Kota, Alexander Craig, Daark, Lena Elizabeth, Lumpy, FenixDion and more. Diane also highlights locals artists performing at the Minnesota State Fair and Water is Life Festival.
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For two straight hours, hear catchy pop songs (new and old) by Minnesota artists, including Yam Haus, Raffaella, Soul Asylum, Landon Conrath, Ka Lia Universe, Dessa, Prince and more.
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Roots/soul musician Chastity Brown performed three songs off her new record Sing to the Walls, her first LP in five years, at The Current’s studio. Brown will headline First Avenue’s mainroom on August 20 with the local jazz ensemble Omar Abdulkarim Quartet.
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