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
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.
We talked with lead singer-songwriter Melody Walker ahead of Front Country's show with Bernie King & the Guilty Pleasures at The Cedar on July 3 about discovering California's roots music scene, making their second LP, and building an international following.
We talked with Mayda ahead of her show with Venus DeMars and Ingeborg von Agassiz at The Cedar on June 29 about communicating through music, her upcoming one woman show, and breaking down social and political barriers.
We talked with Venus DeMars ahead of her show with Mayda and Ingeborg von Agassiz at The Cedar on June 29 about her roots in Duluth, reflecting on her experience as a multidisciplinary trans artist, and turning it into a memoir.
As you may have heard, our ticketing provider, Ticketfly, was the target of a malicious cyber-attack last week. Here’s our update on what we know.
It’s a summer to remember at The Cedar! Experience a breathtaking spread of genres, styles and sounds from Africa, Latin America, Europe and beyond in the heart of Cedar Riverside.
London-based Somali musician Aar Maanta will be The Cedar’s 2018-19 Artist-In-Residence. To celebrate and kick off his residency, he’ll be performing a special Eid Celebration Concert at Spring Cafe June 16th.
