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Dom Flemons, The American Songster, invites you to experience the captivating history of Black Cowboys and the roots of American music through an innovative concert experience. “Dom Flemons is on a mission to uncover, preserve and push forward America’s musical past—particularly Black musical traditions.” - WBEZ Chicago

With a ship’s-horn power voice & irresistible stage presence, Eurovision winner Nani Vazana breathes life into the endangered Ladino Language. Nani’s heard Ladino from her Moroccan grandmother in hiding, as her father forbade the language at home. Her songwriting fuses Sephardic fairytales with contemporary storytelling and the sounds of the marketplace with Flamenco drama. 

Minneapolis' DRONE NOT DRONES is part benefit concert, part art project, part community event, benefitting Doctors Without Borders.

Multi-instrumentalist Katherine Paul (Black Belt Eagle Scout) returns to The Cedar with friends Mato Wayhui (composer for the award-winning series Reservation Dogs) and Ailani. 

The Cedar Cultural Center presents the fifteenth annual Cedar Commissions on February 20 and February 21, 2025.

Each evening, three artists of the 2025-26 cohort will present their commissioned work on The Cedar stage:

Night 1 - Deeq Abdi, Creekbed Carter Hogan, Trick Locket (Bryn Battani) 

The Cedar Cultural Center presents the fifteenth annual Cedar Commissions, on February 20 and February 21, 2025.

Each evening, three artists of the 2025-26 cohort will present their commissioned work on The Cedar stage:

Night 2 - Gregory Bess, Mikey Marget, Valentine Lowry-Ortega

Apes of the State are fiercely independent and practice a DIY ethos, hoping to serve as an example that you can achieve success outside of the traditional music industry framework. The band joins us at the Cedar in February to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of their debut release, This City Isn’t Big Enough, with support from Rent Strike.

Insun Park & Generals present a groundbreaking fusion of rock, Korean traditional music, and mask dance rhythms. Frontwoman Insun Park stands out as one of the few female masters of the Gangnyeong Mask Dance, a tradition historically dominated by men. This ensemble pushes creative boundaries, offering a fresh perspective on Korea’s cultural heritage while making traditional mask dance more accessible to today’s audiences.

Cutting-edge fiddle and cello explorations of Scottish and global music.

Noise Party, now on its 13th edition, is the premier Minneapolis-based experimental music series that highlights the best established and underground artists from numerous musical backgrounds. Each Noise Party event is curated to offer the most coherent yet diverse batch of music to widen your senses. Noise Party is not a traditional concert, as artists will play back-to-back in batches of three, with an intermission dividing the night. Accompanied by live analog-based visuals, Noise Party is an immersive audio-visual experience that is nothing like you’ve ever seen before. Each Noise Party is a completely different experience from the last, so come and see what volume 13 has to offer on March 1st at The Cedar.

Louis Michot is best known as the fiddle player and lead singer for the Grammy award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, but his passion for Louisiana French and local folklore, and sustainability in the fastest disappearing landmass in the world, are what fuel his career as a musician. With two Grammy awards, six film scores, and over 20 LPs under his belt, his music career continues to push the boundaries of the Louisiana French music traditions.

Join us for a rowdy night with two of your favorite bird bands of the Twin Cities. Featuring all the stringed instruments and harmonies your heart could desire. Americana, Roots, Country, whatever you want to call their music, Maygen & The Birdwatcher and Pistol Whippin' Party Penguins' co-show will be a hoot from first downbeat to last pluck of the banjo!

FIA is a five-time Island Music Award winner from Hawai‘i whose mix of R&B, soul, and reggae has earned him a global fanbase. His hit single Love Me has over 42 million Spotify streams and remains one of the most requested songs in Island Reggae.

He has toured the U.S., Hawai‘i, and the South Pacific, performing at major festivals and sharing stages with top artists. His music, including Fly Away, Be Better, and Never Give Up, highlights his signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and Island soul.

FIA continues to grow as one of Island music’s leading voices.

As the rising voice of America’s most ethnically diverse generation of young people, singer-songwriter Amanda Pascali writes music that speaks to the experience of growing up as a first-generation American. Blending folk/American influences with Mediterranean, Balkan, and Latin rhythms, Pascali’s songs are powerful tales of America told through the eyes of immigrants and those who have always felt like the “other.” 

Malibu’s music is deeply meditative and serene. Drone, neoclassical, and dance intertwine to take listeners on a contemplative journey. The French composer’s latest single, “So Sweet & Willing” is one of 2025’s best, previewing her long-awaited debut album Vanities.

“After a few listens to the record it becomes apparent that Chicago Farmer has a refreshingly firm grip on where he comes from. The songs are covered to the elbows in dirt from the fields and smell of the sweaty factory floors. If the Midwest is looking for a voice, the search is over.” - No Depression 

Border CrosSing transforms into a full-fledged salsa band in this joyful, family-friendly program featuring a vibrant rhythm section and our amazing vocalists, joined by members of our community chorus Heritage Choir, for an even bigger and richer sound. Under the direction of Ahmed Anzaldúa, who will also take the stage at the piano, the ensemble dives into a spirited mix of classic and contemporary Latin American dance hits, from beloved favorites to lesser-known gems, all in novel choral arrangements. This won’t be a sit-still kind of night: our dance instructors will get people out of their seats and moving their bodies! Whether you choose to soak it all in or jump right into the movement, there is something for everyone. With highlights like the timeless Como Fue and the iconic Ojalá Que Llueva Café, this celebratory program promises an evening of rhythm, nostalgia, and irresistible fun for all ages.

Grosse Isle is a trio of traditional musicians from Québec and Ireland, comprising Irish uilleann piper Fiachra O’Regan, Québec fiddler/singer Sophie Lavoie, and guitarist André Marchand. 

The Fanoos Ensemble features four brilliant Afghan musicians who are unable to perform inside Afghanistan today, as the Taliban has banned all music. Now living in the US, the ensemble performs a revue of Afghan culture through music.

Lazerbeak will be celebrating the release of his fourth solo EP, For Storms, a continuation of the ever-evolving instrumental work he has been developing over the past seven years. For this special evening, Beak will be accompanied by Duluth percussionist extraordinaire Zack Baltich for a night of expansive soundscapes and rhythmic interplay. Eau Claire’s The Nunnery will perform an opening set supporting their newly released album Ascending. 

Dálava sources Moravian (Czech) folk songs that were collected by lead vocalist Julia Ulehla’s great-grandfather in his village, and renders them in an improvisatory, cinematic musical language. The duo has received critical acclaim for the unique ways in which they blend folk tradition and avant-garde and experimental elements.

Drone Not Drone veterans composer/cellist Clarice Jensen and composer/multi-instrumentalist Chuck Johnson team up for a shared bill, performing separately and in a brand new collaboration.

“Canadians Le Vent du Nord have become heroes for many Québécois by mixing politics with good-time traditional music. It is a tricky balance, but this jovial quartet of multi-instrumentalists combine skilful playing and humour with reminders of their roots.” - The Guardian

Three-time Grammy Nominee Mike Marshall is one of the most accomplished and versatile mandolinists in the world today, as well as a master of the mandocello, guitar, and violin. A multi-faceted composer and arranger and one of Brazil’s premier 7-string guitarists today, Alessandro Penezzi is a virtuoso on tenor guitar, cavaquinho, mandolin, and flute. Two incredible talents together for one special night.

Afro Dead is a musical collective formed in 2022 by Aaron Feder to reimagine the music of the Grateful Dead in Afro-Pop styles, such as soukous, Afrobeat, high-life, reggae and more. Featuring members of Chicago’s Alma Afrobeat Ensemble, Afro Dead make their Cedar debut with support from Minnesota’s Demitrious Rallis Band (Frogleg).

“A concert with Yagódy is a ritual ... there is the breathing of the wind in the field, a sound like the voice of our ancestors. The listeners are enveloped in living energy and musical trance. A dance of voices in the pulse of humanity.” — Internationales Donaufest

Two songwriting legends return to The Cedar stage. Two careers that span 50+ years performing together for one incredible night. Do not miss Loudon Wainwright III and Chris Smither.

There are songwriters who chronicle life, and then there’s David Wilcox — an artist who metabolizes it. He has long been a quiet force in American folk music; a musician’s musician, a writer’s writer, and a seeker whose gift lies in making the personal feel universal.

Yasmin Williams is one of the most innovative voices in guitar playing today, crafting rich instrumental compositions that sway from traditional folk to atmospheric soundscapes, experimenting with rich tapestries of sound. Her performance at The Cedar this Spring is sure to be a highlight of our 2026 calendar. 

Brooklyn-based composer Kelly Moran’s music lives at the intersection of classical, minimalism, jazz, and electronic music. She returns to the Twin Cities following a stunning debut performance with Liquid Music in 2025.