Less than 1 percent of the music performed by American orchestras is by a composer of color. Sphinx Organization founder Aaron Dworkin is calling for every U.S. orchestra to have at least 10 percent of its programming be by Black or Latinx composers. It's not hard to do, he says. More on Classical MPR
The Minnesota Orchestra's 2020 season is being broadcast on TPT and Classical MPR on select Fridays at 8 p.m. The concert on Friday October 23twill be aired on Classical MPR only due to a COVID-19 exposure among the production staff that affects the planned video portion. Classical MPR Listen online
A Hennepin County judge Thursday dismissed the third-degree murder charge against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. Charges of second-degree murder and manslaughter remain, as do aiding and abetting charges against three other former officers.
'Mirror Sound' is a new book from writer Spencer Tweedy, designer Lawrence Azerrad, and photographer Daniel Topete. The book, subtitled 'A Look Into the People and Processes Behind Self-Recorded Music,' features the personal studio spaces of artists including Sharon Van Etten, Sadie Dupuis, Mike Eagle, Melina Duterte (Jay Som), Emitt Rhodes, Suzanne Ciani, Laetitia Tamko (Vagabon), Ty Segall, and tUnE-yArDs.
President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are holding a final debate Thursday in Nashville, Tenn., with Kristen Welker of NBC News moderating. - 5 questions Ahead of the last Trump-Biden presidential debate - Final Biden-Trump debate What you need to know - From health care to the economy Where Trump and Biden stand
Inspired by the protests following the police killing of George Floyd, high school students and recent graduates are pushing for anti-racist changes to curriculum, school boards and school discipline. And in some schools, their strategies appear to be working this fall.
It's spooky season, and Halloween is just around the corner. As scary as so much of 2020 has been, the fun and theatrics of the costumed, sugar-laden holiday may come as a relief. However, we are still in the middle of a pandemic, and that means Halloween will need to look a little different this year, with some traditions being riskier than others.
small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood is a podcast and learning platform highlighting smart, practical and collaborative money skills developed by people living with lower and unstable incomes. Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang talk to community members who are redefining wealth, the value of community and the purpose of money. Money wisdom taught by the true experts –people who have learned from experience. - Listen to the latest episode, Money & Personal Assets: Personal assets include your talents and the skills of people you trust. Making use of personal assets is a creative way to solve many money problems. - Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or find more ways to subscribe
MPR News provides side-by-side comparisons of the Democratic and Republican candidates running for Minnesota’s most hotly contested political races. You can also find all the candidates on the ballot and more of their answers in this voter guide, created in collaboration with the League of Women of Voters of Minnesota. - More candidates, answers Build your ballot
Autumn is here! Classical MPR put together a playlist of classical music to accompany this beautiful time, when the weather starts to chill and the leaves begin to turn. Listen now, and enjoy the sounds of a colorful season.