Diverse Radio for Minnesota’s Communities
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
17 Unique Stations from Border to Border
Beth Probst lives in rural northern Wisconsin, she’s a runner in her 40s, as well as a mother, a professional, a wife, and a caretaker among other things. In 2011 she decided to take up running on a dare, now she’s written a book about running, and all that goes with it called, “It could be worse: A girlfriend’s guide for runners who detest running.”
Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! New artists on this episode, including Shawn Stelton, Mark Stone & the Dirty Country Band, Modern Amusement & The Controversial New “Skinny Pill,” plus old reliables such as Nigel Egg & Amy & Adams. Plus we report on a chicken living in a Heineken carton. All on MHB!
(Aired 02/25/2021)
The Cedar Commissions carries on virtually in 2021. It will be a 3-night performance, March 5, 6 and 7, and 2 artists each night. This is an annual performance staged by a combination of the Cedar Cultural Center and the Jerome Foundation. Phil Nusbaum talked to the Cedar’s booking and artistic manager Robert Lehman. The first addressed the work of Cedar Commissions artist Hassan Shahid.
As leadership professor at Leech Lake Tribal College, Audrey Thayer inspires and empowers her students to make positive change in the world. Her life experience has given her a unique perspective on societal stereotypes, limiting systems, and navigating both legal and political platforms. In this Area Voices segment, learn about the path that led her to using her voice for change, what she hopes to accomplish in the next four years as Bemidji’s first Indigenous City Councilwoman, and the importance of diversity at the policymaking table.
Norah Rendell is the Artistic Director for the Center for Irish Music(CIM) in St. Paul, MN. Saturday, February 20th at 7pm the CIM will host their annual Eigse – it’s an event celebrating traditional Irish music, arts, and culture. This year, the “Gaela” is happening virtually, so anyone with access to the internet can attend. With an online Celtic art auction and stellar performances by instructors including Norah, her husband Brian Miller and Cory Froehlich (both of Bemidji), and many others. Everyone is encouraged to join in this unique and festive celebration by visiting Center for Irish Music’s website, YouTube channel, or Facebook page.
It’s going to be a mix of performances, virtual performances. Some of them will be live from the Celtic Junction Arts Center… musicians, including Brian and Danny Diamond, who’s a fantastic fiddle player who’s just moved here from Ireland, There’s going to be some dancing. The whole thing is emceed by a friend of ours named Mairtin de Cogain who is a great bodran player and just a great entertainer who lives in California. He’s going to be hosting from his house in California, along with Brian and I at the Celtic Junction.
Minneapolis gospel music icon Robert Robinson talked with Phil Nusbaum about Robert’s Black History Month show slated for Crooner’s 5PM, February 27. In the conversation, Robert described what it is like for him to prepare a show that references centuries of African American History.
