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Folk music in Minnesota is as rich as the waters that led explorers through the state in the first place. Producer Daniel Zamzow explains how French traders and fur trappers valued their skilled musicians as much as anyone else in their crew. [Read Transcript...]
What is known as the Asian Holocaust of World War II, is a far-reaching tale of tragedy that affected Asian cultures all around the world. Producer Daniel Zamzow tells us about a musical expression of this era called Hun Qiao, or Bridge of Souls, which was presented at St. Paul’s Ordway Theater in 2001. [Read Transcript...]
The Godfather of Minnesota Rock n’ Roll, Augie Garcia, was hired to open for Elvis Presley when he played The St. Paul Auditorium in 1956. Producer Daniel Zamzow tells us how The King’s manager, Colonel Tom Parker, was not amused by the fire of the Augie Garcia Quintet. [Read Transcript...]
Prince Rogers Nelson had played in a few bands while growing up in North Minneapolis. According to producer Daniel Zamzow, the first full-band show of the young artist Prince was in 1979 at the Capri Theater. [Read Transcript...]
