World Music

Since 1986, the Dakota Valley Symphony has performed concerts in parks, churches, schools, community centers and other public buildings throughout the south metro area. The organization was created to provide opportunities for skilled volunteer musicians to perform diverse music of all periods. The group also provides a forum for aspiring local composers to premiere their work. The symphony is comprised of a 60-member orchestra, a 40-member mixed chorus and a 90-member Summer Pops orchestra and chorus, all under the direction of founder and musical director Stephen J. Ramsey. This concert was produced for KFAI by Daniel Zamzow.

Fun morning of new music: James Cotton, Femi Kuti, Son Volt, AM & Shawn Lee covering Joe Jackson, and a new project from Sara Pajunen, whom you know as half of Kaivama. Sara got together with some other musicians—jazz and world music players including a top local accordionist—and created Tango Pohjan Tahden. She’ll be our guest on PWB Monday, May 20th, to talk about the project and new music from Kaivama. Check out finntango.com for more information!