Touring in support of her latest album, ‘Oh To Be That Free,’ Nashville-based singer-songwriter Michaela Anne stopped at the Radio Heartland studio to perform a mini-concert of songs from the album — and a track off her new holiday EP.

The Emerging Artists Showcase at Duluth’s Sacred Heart Music Center spotlighted up-and-coming regional songwriters and performers. This showcase included stunning performances from Minneapolis-based Laura Hugo (Diné [Navajo]) and the Oshkii Giizhik Singers (Fond du Lac Anishinaabe) from Cloquet, Minnesota.

Radio Heartland host/producer Mike Pengra shares his favorite albums of 2022. 

Digital Producer Darby Ottoson shares her favorite songs of 2022. 

Digital producer Luke Taylor shares his favorite songs of 2022. 

Host Barb Abney shares her favorite songs and albums of 2022. 

Sr. digital producer Reed Fischer shares her favorite songs and albums of 2022. 

Music Director Jade shares her favorite songs and albums of 2022. 

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear to celebrate Hanukkah?

Bleak mid-winter is brightened by the tradition and cozy camaraderie of music residencies — featuring the Cactus Blossoms, Charlie Parr, and more — found in Minneapolis and St. Paul.