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17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
This week on the Live Feed, we return to Boats and Bluegrass 2022 for a live performance by Maygen and the Bird Watchers. Staring with their debut album, Moon Shine, Maygen and the Bird Watchers have put together a collection of songs that combine the genres of southern rock, folk music, and of course, bluegrass. Their music allowed them to receive nominations for Mid West Country Music of the Year, American Artist of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year. Now live from Boats and Bluegrass 2022 its Maygen and the Bird Watchers on today’s Live Feed.
The Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd hosts Chicago-based Trotter Alexander’s exhibit The Story of Ka Makana O’ka this month. The series draws on the artist’s deep love for Maui and his time spent with living with locals on the island. His show – an infusion of abstract realism, Hawaiian and Chicago street art, indigenous legends, symbolism, and so much fiery passion…is a collection visitors won’t soon forget.
This Thursday on Culture Clique KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez visits with Marcia Ratliff, the Executive Director of Engage Winona. Engage Winona is a local nonprofit organization that strives for civic action and social change by giving community members a space to voice their thoughts, concerns, and ideas regarding our community’s future.
…Get engaged, with Engage Winona’s Executive Director Marcia Ratliff, Thursday at 12:30 on Culture Clique, on 89.5 KQAL, online at kqal.org and on the KQAL app. Culture clique is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Original air date: 11/17/22
KQAL’s Jiovani Bermudez Meets with author Najib Azad who has lived in Afghanistan where he worked as a spokesperson for the former Afghan president. As a result of the ever-growing conflict in his homeland, he left with his family to the United States, where he has written a memoir about his experiences. Najib came to the campus of Winona State University as part of their Global Education Week. In the event he discusses his life in Afghanistan and the experiences he had coming here. After the presentation, Najib agreed to sit with us for an interview.
Original airdate: 01/19/23
