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.


173 Pieces

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Broken Bicycles perform at Hymie's Vintage Records
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
Minnesota Politicians and their run for the White House
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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
In the Heart of the Beast Puppet & Mask Theatre firmly planted in its community
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
Crankshaft & the Gear Grinders at Harriet Brewing's Tap Room
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
An Architectural and Cultural History of Hennepin Avenue
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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
Two diverse faiths: Minnesota's Mindekirken and Tibetan Buddhism
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
Youth concert from Perpich Center for Arts Education
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
Xonxaro Baro's Gypsy Love Show
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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
Indian immigration to the United States: how the space race and Cold War gave rise to scientists and engineers
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
The Walk to School
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
Short Shorts Salon at the Loft Literary Center
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
Lowertown Reading Jam: When Poets Found Bass
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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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
Second Chances: The Story of Fergus Falls State Hospital
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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In the late 19th century, insane asylums were built across the country in response to a national outcry over the treatment of the mentally ill. Mor...

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  • Added: Apr 23, 2013
  • Length: 27:34
  • Purchases: 3
The Mesabi Iron Range Strike of 1907
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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At the turn of the last century, Minnesota's Iron Range was a cauldron of ethnicities and languages. From 1892 to 1914, more than 40 different ethn...

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  • Added: Apr 29, 2013
  • Length: 27:53
  • Purchases: 4
Dakota Valley Symphony
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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Since 1986, the Dakota Valley Symphony has performed concerts in parks, churches, schools, community centers and other public buildings throughout ...

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  • Added: May 15, 2013
  • Length: 28:32
  • Purchases: 1
Embracing the Beloved
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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Embracing the Beloved is the name of a musical concert rooted in Sephardic, Persian, and North and South Indian cultural traditions. Co-creators Ni...

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  • Added: Jun 03, 2013
  • Length: 28:09
  • Purchases: 4
Tipping the Scale: the largest rally on climate change in U.S. history
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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During the coldest days of winter, an "Earth Train" departed from St. Paul, carrying dozens of artists, activists and regular folks from Minnesota ...

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  • Added: Jun 03, 2013
  • Length: 53:41
  • Purchases: 1
Arcola Mills
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
Caption: The original saw mill at Arcola Mills.
Tucked along the banks of St. Croix River just north of Stillwater, Minnesota, Arcola Mills is a serene spot with a long history. From Native and E...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2013
  • Length: 27:57
  • Purchases: 4
Training Day: The Battles We Face by Central Touring Theater
From: KFAI Minneapolis
Series: MinneCulture In-Depth
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St. Paul Central High School's Central Touring Theater (CTT) has been creating original social justice theater for more than three decades. At CTT,...

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  • Added: Jul 19, 2013
  • Length: 28:00
  • Purchases: 1

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