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Annie Humphrey is an Ojibway songwriter from Leech Lake who balances social activism with entertainment. When Annie talked with Phil Nusbaum about the combination, she said she doesn’t really think about it.

Songwriter Sarah Morris’ new EP is called “Between here and There.” Always planned as a group of collaborations, it was scaled back to duets because of Covid. Sarah talked about the collaborations that led to Between Here and There” with Phil Nusbaum.

Two Girls and a Boyd is a vocal harmony-driven Group that the three Singers dreamed of for years. And when Richard Kriehn joined the band, his mandolin seemed to complete the package. Phil Nusbaum talked to Mary Jane and Boyd Lee of the group which plays at Crooner’s this Friday at 5:30.

Kat Perkins writes songs, leads a music camp for kids and delivers motivational talks. All those things play into her singing, and she’s been singing her whole life, as she told Phil Nusbaum.

Tearra Oso Adapts Traditional Puerto Rican Bomba to modern situations, and to cultural and personal healing. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Tearra talked about how she came to Bomba tradition.

Frank Sinatra’ song catalog is one of great staying power, and so are Andrew Walesch’s treatments of Sinatra songs. Andrew sings Sinatra in front of a Big Band Friday and Saturday April 9 and 10 at 7PM at Crooners. Andrew talked to Phil Nusbaum about Sinatra and the show.

Jill Mott, sommelier from Henry & Son, talks about fermenting, storing and drinking wines in clay vessels.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about rain helping drought conditions, wind bringing cold, and numerous volunteer opportunities for weather observers.

Stephen Rueff from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design talks about PitchFest, the annual arts entrepreneurship competition. PitchFest is an opportunity for MCAD undergraduates to stretch their creative thinking, consider how they can impact the world, and win some fantastic award money.

Pianist Nachito Herrera pays tribute to the late Chick Corea in a live performance at the Dakota on Wednesday, Mar. 31, 2021.

This is an interesting time to think about how we managed our finances a year ago when the pandemic first got underway and where we are now, as the end of the pandemic is in sight! Joanne Lundberg in LSS Financial Counseling, shares trends she is seeing through her work with others around personal finance and offer recommendations for planning our personal finances in the months ahead.

Film publicist Peter Schilling talks about a series of films by Wong Kar Wai showing at the Trylon in south Minneapolis, and a series of short films showing at the Walker Art Center.

Derek Francis and Jim Bierma are counselors with Minneapolis Public Schools. They talk about the upcoming College and Career Readiness Week starting Monday, March 29, 2021.

Davina and the Vagabonds have a show coming up at the Dakota Friday, March 26, 2021. Davina Lozier talks about the upcoming show and her process for writing songs.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about what's new on the Virtual Cinema and the upcoming Cuban Film Festival.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about much-needed rain for Minnesota and how to become a volunteer weather observer.

Margo Ashmore publishes the Northeaster Newspaper for Northeast Minneapolis, Columbia Heights, St. Anthony and Hilltop. She talks about what's in the newest edition of the paper.

Hassan Shahid is a Minneapolis African American performer who writes frequently about love, despite the discord that is seemingly everywhere. Hassan told Phil Nusbaum that his family background and especially his mother had a lot to do with his becoming a musician.

Musician and author Mick Sterling has a live performance coming up at the Dakota where he'll sing and also read passages from his new book.

Unemployment has dropped significantly since the start of the pandemic, but looming uncertainty in sectors like entertainment and hospitality have led many of us to consider other career paths moving forward. Sarah Northrup with LSS Employment Services talks about what job-seekers need to know when shifting careers

Sprig of That is a violin-guitar-tabla trio with a new CD of all commissioned compositions. It’s a challenging direction, but one that fits the musical space Sprig of That occupies, as violinist Isabel Dammann told Phil Nusbaum.

Mick Sterling has been singing his own songs and interpreting those of others for decades. Along the way, Nick has become an author, and he’ll be signing copies of his second book, “And Else” at a Dakota Club in Minneapolis Livestream, Wednesday March 24 at 7PM. In a conversation with Phil Nusbaum, Mick talked about how his writing career got started.

Author Vicki Toups Sheaffer talks about her new children's book, "Oh Mother How Funny" illustrated by Kristie Kaiser Frudden.

Sommelier Jill Mott from Henry & Son talks about new beers from around the world to enjoy in the Twin Cities.

State Climatologist Luigi Romolo talks about mid-March snow and the upcoming vernal equinox.