Lauded as a musical pioneer and one of the world's top guitarists by Guitar World Magazine, Malina Moye has carved out her own lane in today's music scene straddling both rock and soul.

Join The Cedar and the Minnesota Music Coalition for a special concert featuring Minnesota's most dynamic female voices, including internationally recognized R&B/pop talent Mayda, pioneering transgender rocker Venus DeMars and Duluth electronic/folk/pop artist Ingeborg von Agassiz.

Celebrating 43 years of touring, Third World, is one of the longest-lived Reggae bands of all time. Mixing in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock, and later on, dancehall and rap, Third World’s style has been described as "reggae-fusion."

Front Country's dynamic instrumental textures take flight with grace and gravitas while rooted in the relentlessly soulful vocals of lead singer-songwriter Melody Walker.

Young Norway-based Chilean dream pop artist Boy Pablo makes his US debut this summer on the heels of his recently released debut EP Roy Pablo.

King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal is directly responsible for the birth of Western Fuji, Modern Fuji, Classical Fuji and Fuji Step-up, with a successful career spanning over 40 years in the music industry.

On his latest release Deran, famed Tuareg guitarist Bombino focuses his captivating vocals, trancelike guitar playing, and evocative rhythms into a powerful message, exploring how to celebrate home, protect it, develop it, unify it, respect it and, above all, to never forget it.

Husband and wife duo The Handsome Family bring their unique mix of country instrumentation and intriguing surrealist lyricism to The Cedar stage for their fourth performance since 2010.

One year after making its formal debut at The Cedar, Aavartan, Minnesota’s first and only Tabla ensemble, returns to present the poetic drumming tradition of Hindustani (North Indian classical) music in a small ensemble format.

Alma Afrobeat Ensemble, a 9-piece high-energy Afrobeat collective, returns to The Cedar for a night of interlocking, trance-inducing grooves, funky horn melodies, and captivating call and response vocals.

This special night of comedy and music presented by Lady Parts Justice League features some hilarious comedians and a musical extravaganza from many of your favorite feminist badass musicians performing some of the most sexist songs ever written, all in support of reproductive rights.

Ten year veterans on the scene, Alma Andina are always evolving their instrumentation, line up, and sound. To celebrate the release of their new album, Alma Andina will be joined by very special touring opener, Los Rolling Ruanas, hailing from Bogota, Colombia

Beginning in 2012, Pleasure Horse have crafted a uniquely Minnesotan brand of country music out of “beer-soaked heartbreak and twang, a little Tex-Mex and a little rock and roll.”

Femi Kuti carries forth the legacy of his father Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, with a blend of traditional Nigerian drum patterns, the smooth groove of highlife and American soul, funk and R&B combined with lyrics bristling with political statements.

Deafheaven is a California-based act that has garnered acclaim for their signature hybrid sound of black metal, shoegaze, and post-rock. On October 2 the band will release their next album New Bermuda on ANTI-. 

Fresh, fast and always spectacularly funny, The Second City is celebrating nearly sixty years of producing cutting-edge satirical revues and launching the careers of generation after generation of comedy’s best and brightest.

18 year old singer-songwriter Sawyer Fredericks, hailing from his family's farm in central New York State, is fast establishing himself as an authentic, original, Americana artist with an old soul, selling out shows throughout the US.

Hamilton de Holanda is one of the most acclaimed Brazilian contemporary musicians, known for his tour-de-force compositions and stunning command of his instrument the bandolim (mandolin). He'll be joined by one of the greatest female contemporary singers in Brazil, Roberta Sá.

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, who’s 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.

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.

As a finalist at Brave New Voices, Women of the World and the National Poetry Slam, Olivia Gatwood is an active member of the slam poetry community and has been featured on HBO, Verses & Flow, Button Poetry and Huffington Post.

It’s the Latin music and dance highlight of the year, the 5th Annual MN Salsa Fiesta! Close out summer with an all-star collection of performers from all the area salsa bands including Charanga Tropical, Salsa del Soul, Salsabrosa, Seven Steps To Havana, Q-Band, Havana Gypsies, and more. 

American singer songwriter Mark Kozelek of Sun Kil Moon and Red House Painters performs in support of his new self-titled album released on Caldo Verde/Rough Trade in May 2018.

Kari Arnett’s vocal style has often been compared to Patty Griffin and Lori McKenna with a vulnerable grit as honest as her songs and inhabits the folk-country borderlands.