From local, to national, to global, The Cedar brings communities together through music
From local, to national, to global, The Cedar brings communities together through music
Tuareg group Tinariwen performs a guitar-centric branch of Malian music, trading in traditional lutes and shepherd's flutes for electric guitars and drums, with songs addressing issues such as political awakening, problems of exile, repression of their people, and demands of sovereignty.
With millions of downloads, The Dollop has become a regular presence on top of the podcast charts. This show is sold out.
Emerging from the Nashville music scene, Grammy award winner Shelby Lynne built a career on blending genres that range from country to roots rock to jazz.
Guitar virtuoso Robben Ford’s latest album, Into The Sun, debuted at #2 on The Blues Charts and shines a bright light on his artful, contemporary songwriting and stunning playing.
Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying and cinematic instrumental trio, whose deep grooves, innovative flatpicking, and sultry-spacy violin moves the listener’s head, heart, and feet.
Virtuoso of the hurdy gurdy, Guilhem Desq breathes new life and innovation into this old-world instrument. His sound is unmistakable as he electrifies this originally acoustic instrument, playing everything from traditional European folk music to contemporary rock, hip-hop, and electro.
The easiest way to understand and adopt the Mande Way lifestyle is to see Joe Mande perform live in person. Joe tours the world on a regular basis, touching the lives of MandeFandes young and old with his unique brand of inspirational and motivational stand up comedy.
A young, clean-cut synth-rock quartet from Hudson, Wisconsin making a big splash with their mix of electro-poppy grooves and swooning vocals.
The High Kings are charting a new course for traditional Irish ballad music, equal parts rousing and reflective, energetic and insightful.
Somali, Syrian, and Chinese music united at the Somali Museum of Minnesota in April when Dalmar Yare, Gao Hong, and Issam Rafea improvised together for the first time, leaving the room spellbound and speechless.
The Cedar Cultural Center is pleased to announce Antoine Martinneau, Brianna Lane, Jo Kellen, Kashimana Ahua, Lula Saleh and Tarek Abdelqader as the recipients of the eighth round of the Cedar Commissions, The Cedar’s flagship commissioning program for emerging artists made possible by a grant from the Jerome Foundation.
Blending a seemingly limitless range of influences, 26 BATS! are building a reputation on their airtight performances and being really hard to describe. The "genre-fluid" band began in 2015 and has since made a big splash in the Minneapolis music scene. Taking inspiration from the likes of Kacey Musgraves and Lizzo, the quintet have grown to become one of the most lovable and unpredictable bands in town.
Though local band Alma Andina's sound has evolved significantly over the last ten years, South American and Latin musical roots remain at the core of their music. It's tradition with a twist, as cumbia and salsa influences and modern synths and beats merge together for a new evolution of sound
The idea of the ever-recurring cycle of life comes alive through the work of Minnesota’s first and only tabla ensemble, Aavartan. Led by Dr. A Pavan, a staple figure in the local classical Indian music scene, Aavartan is the culmination of years of experience and collaboration among multiple Twin Cities Indian music artists.
The Cedar's 30th Season kicks off in September! Help us celebrate by sending us your favorite photo memories and stories of The Cedar, new and old. We'll be compiling them into a traditionally nontraditional memory slideshow that will run during our 30th Birthday Party Concert on September 15th and throughout our Global Roots Festival, September 17th-19th!
