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Jennifer Cadwell-Vaughan is the Manager of Teacher Education and Curriculum Development with the Minnesota Historical Society. She talks about the free access to the Northern Lights eBook.

Minnesota Gypsy Jazz Guitarist Reynold has put his feelings into a new song for the Coronavirus era. In doing so, Reynold is taking a cue from Django Reinhardt and in particular, Django’s lament for World War II, Nuages.

This Sunday at 7 at the Hook and ladder in Minneapolis, Corpse Reviver plays songs from The Harry Smith Collection of American folk music. The collection has been a major reference for about 70 years. Corpse Reviver reminds listeners of the American folk heritage, as it points to new directions in traditional music. Phil Nusbaum talked to Corpse Reviver members Adam Kiesling and Jillian Rea.

St. Paul artist Heather Friedli is an award-winning artist known for her work based off of the land and her heritage.

The Skruffians is a group of experienced Twin Cities players that combine Jamaican reggae and ska with jazz chops. It’s always a playful combination of the familiar with testing the musical boundaries. Drummer Rick Nair and trumpeter Todd Baer recently sat down with Phil Nusbaum to talk about the Skruffians.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about launching distance learning, and some of the services the district is providing while school buildings are closed.

Prof. Craig Hedberg from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health talks about the stay-at-home order, the antibody test announced by the U and Mayo, and wearing face masks.

Craig Rice from the MSP Film Society talks about the films you can stream from their website that would otherwise be in theaters.

Associate Conductor of VocalEssence, G. Phillip Shoultz, III talks about his daily live stream called Take Five with GPS, and the other ways the Twin Cities-based mixed choir is keeping people singing while staying home.

St. Paul artist Carly Swenson talks about her process and her art.

The Minnesota Hard Bop Collective exists to preserve the jazz era of hard bop, from the 1950s onward. It explores not only the music of the artists of the period, but the improvisatory approach to playing. Jesse Simon started the project, and he told Phil Nusbaum that starting it was for him a family thing.

Minneapolis-based film director Phil Harder talks about his new release "Tuscaloosa" shot in the state of Minnesota and now streaming.

Cherrish Holland from Lutheran Social Service Financial Counseling talks about ways to manage funds during the pandemic.

Aja Parham is a Minnesota singer, who at a young age has done many things. She’s sung classical music, pop styles, jazz and more. Her broad interests in music come from her parents, who played all kinds of music at home.

St. Paul artist MaryBeth Garrigan talks about what paintings she's working on while staying close to home.

We can't visit theaters right now, but we can stream great movies. Peter Schilling has some suggestions.

MPS Superintendent Ed Graff talks about distance learning, and providing child care and meals while schools are closed during the pandemic.

Jeff Radford from Hennepin County Library talks about the streaming service for Minnesota musicians called MNspin.

On the Morning Show, I interview local musicians weekly. We can't talk about gigs right now, but we can still talk about music. I interviewed singer Connie Evingson about some of her favorite music to listen to for relaxation.

Joy McElroy talks about ways to keep youth safe online.

Jill Mott talks about the porrón, a device used to safely share wine.

Professor Craig Hedberg from the U of M's School of Public Health talks with us about preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Trevor Johnson is the Senior Director of Behavioral Health at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. He has helpful tips for managing stress and anxiety in these difficult times.

Gypsy Mania plays the standards of Gypsy Jazz. But guitarist Glen Helgeson composes music that makes Gypsy Mania’s Gypsy jazz a singular contribution to the music. Catch Gypsy Mania 6 to 9 PM Friday night March 20 at Hell’s Kitchen in Minneapolis. Phil Nusbaum talked to Glen, and when he did, they were talking about Minor Swing, a Gypsy Jazz calling card tune.

Vocalist Sarah M Greer and Saxophonist Nathan Hanson have each worked in improvisation-oriented jazz settings. On Thursday March 19, they meet for an evening of improvised duets at Jazz Central in Minneapolis. When Phil Nusbaum talked with Sarah, she first addressed why she’s working with Nathan.