MinneCulture In-Depth

Series produced by KFAI Minneapolis

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Stories, documentaries and music about Minnesota's rich heritage of arts, culture and history. All audio airs on KFAI, SoundCloud, Ampers.org, PRX and KFAI's MinneCulture page on Facebook. MinneCulture is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Stories, documentaries and music about Minnesota's rich heritage of arts, culture and history. All audio airs on KFAI, SoundCloud, Ampers.org, PRX and KFAI's MinneCulture page on Facebook. MinneCulture is made possible by a grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.


172 Pieces

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In this installment of the Lowertown Reading Jam, the Saint Paul Almanac presents a night of spoken word poetry at the Black Dog Cafe. Featuring Sa...

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  • Added: Apr 19, 2013
  • Length: 28:28
  • Purchases: 2
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MinneCulture goes to the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis for its Short Shorts Salon. In this special event recognizing local writers, authors r...

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  • Added: Apr 14, 2013
  • Length: 27:53
  • Purchases: 3
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The Walk to School is an audio documentary about a Minneapolis family’s decision to attend public school outside its immediate residential zone. Pr...

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  • Added: Feb 12, 2013
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
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During the 1950s and '60s, the space race, the effects and fears of the Cold War, and the united leadership of India and the United States gave ris...

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  • Added: Nov 01, 2012
  • Length: 28:16
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Gypsy Mania
Xonxaro Baro means "the great trick." This live performance of the Gypsy Love Show at Amsterdam Bar and Hall features music by the Bourgeoisie Bohe...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2012
  • Length: 29:33
  • Purchases: 1
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This special concert features students from the Perpich Center for Arts Education. Youth ensembles perform original compositions and songs, includi...

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Religion and language shape culture, so for immigrants coming to the United States, foreign tongues and unfamiliar worship services can be daunting...

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:39
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Hennepin Avenue bridge
Hennepin Avenue predates the city of Minneapolis, and was originally used by Dakota Indians as a footpath between St Anthony Falls and Lake Calhoun...

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Crankshaft & the Gear Grinders perform at Harriet Brewing's Tap Room. Produced by Daniel Zamzow.

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 29:05
  • Purchases: 1
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In 1973 a small group of artists met in the basement of Walker Church in south Minneapolis and formed Powderhorn Puppet Theatre. Six years later th...

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2012
  • Length: 28:52
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: Hubert Humphrey in a presidential stump speech.
Forty-four men have served as President of the United States, though none hail from Minnesota. In this MinneCulture documentary, KFAI legacy produc...

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  • Added: Oct 08, 2012
  • Length: 26:10
  • Purchases: 2
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Broken Bicycles play an in-store performance at Hymie's Vintage Records, featuring music from the band's latest CD, "Minneapolis." Produced for KFA...

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
  • Length: 27:57
  • Purchases: 2
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A performance inspired by Africa and hosted by Ms. Kenna at Patrick's Cabaret in Minneapolis. This independently produced show featured spoken word...

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  • Added: Jul 23, 2012
  • Length: 29:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This summer at Black Dog Café, poet and playwright Lisa Brimmer gathered a group of free-style jazz musicians called High Society for a night of sp...

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  • Added: Jul 15, 2012
  • Length: 28:45
  • Purchases: 1
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When Minneapolis politicians censored small time scandal sheet publisher, Jay Near, it sparked the country’s first debate on whether the government...

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  • Added: Jun 11, 2012
  • Length: 27:37
  • Purchases: 3
Caption: Palbasha Siddique
Joy Islam, Tushar Ahmmed and Palbasha Siddique are three impassioned Bangladeshi musicians who have made Minnesota their home. Fusing Bangla musica...

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  • Added: Jun 06, 2012
  • Length: 28:27
  • Purchases: 2
Caption: The Okee Dokee Brothers
The Mississippi River was dubbed "messippi" by the Ojibwe Indians. The fourth largest river in the world, its headwaters begin at Itasca State Park...

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  • Added: Jun 06, 2012
  • Length: 27:07
  • Purchases: 3
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The fastest-growing refugee community in Minnesota over the past few years is a population from Southeast Asia most Minnesotans have never heard of...

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  • Added: Jun 15, 2012
  • Length: 29:02
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Clifford Simak
Clifford D. Simak is part of Science Fiction’s Golden Age (1940s-50s), and the author of classics including “City,” “Way Station” and “Goblin Reser...

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  • Added: May 29, 2012
  • Length: 29:01
  • Purchases: 1
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Patty and the Buttons formed in 2008 when accordionist/vocalist Patrick "Patty" Harison returned to the Midwest. Inspired by his travels and work P...

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  • Added: May 21, 2012
  • Length: 27:05
  • Purchases: 1