Weekend Picks: Celebrating Winter; stretching classical music; Native comedy
, 2023-01-19 02:00:00,
You may have to clone yourself to see all the great art events this week. There are so many wonderful things happening right now, it seems Solomon’s choice is to choose just one. Here are some of the major events, including two that are part of the Great Northern Festival that celebrates winter. At the Cedar Cultural Center, hear a fascinating mix of powwow sounds interwoven with songs by Joe Rainey and mixed with an exciting lineup of collaborators. Also as part of the Great Northern, see artist, activist and musician Palms Psalm performing at the Icehouse. Tonight, JD Steele immerses himself in classical music and American poet laureate Ada Limón speaks with Krista Tippett at Ted Mann Concert Hall. Also this week, Monica Sheets offers civics lessons and socially engaged practices, and the funny folks at the Ojibwe NDN Way comedy trio head to Parkway.
Joe Rainey: Little Girl
A fusion of Anishinaabe singing and drumming with layered synths and experimental beats come together at the Cedar Cultural Center. You’ll hear tunes from Joe Rainey’s debut album, “Niineta,” on 37d03d, the label founded by Justin Vernon and Aaron and Bryce Dessner. Originally from South Minneapolis and now based in Wisconsin, Rainey has spent his entire life filming powwows. Recordings of him are layered with original vocals by Rainey and sound production by Andrew Broder, and music performed by the Owls written by electroacousticians…
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