November 8, 2009 - MPR’s Jess Mador makes a stop at the Metrodome, where the Minnesota Twins were cleaning out their closets at the dome in preparation for their move to their new home at Target Field. The moving sale gave fans a chance to take a piece of the team home with them.
November 10, 2009 - MPR’s Euan Kerr talks with Minneapolis rhythm and blues legend Willie Murphy about his double CD release “Autobiographical Notes.” Murphy also shares his thoughts on American music.
November 13, 2009 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Solid Gold, a Minneapolis-based indie rock band with an electronic pop and R&B sound. Roberts speaks with band members about experimenting with pop music formulas. Roberts also interviews local music critic about band’s ascension.
December 16, 2009 - MPR’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Twin Cities singer/songwriter Jeremy Messersmith and Zach Coulter of Solid Gold about their cover of The Beatles’ “Norwegian Wood” for "Minnesota Beatle Project" CD.
December 21, 2009 - MPR’s Dan Olson reports on concertina clubs, concertina jam sessions and even concertina makers found across the state. Olson speaks with numerous players who carry on the musical tradition.
December 22, 2009 - Singer-songwriter and steel guitarist Cam Waters died in Minneapolis, at the age of 51. MPR’s Tom Crann interviews one of Water’s musical friends, guitarist Dave "Dakota" Hull, who shares his reflections on the late musician.
January 11, 2010 - MPR’s Tim Nelson reports on how the Karen have adopted Minnesota as their new home, 10 years after the first of the Karen escaped the oppressive regime that rules Myanmar, and began to immigrate to the Twin Cities.
January 15, 2010 - MPR’s Dan Olson profiles Twin Cities musician and educator Cyril Paul. A native of Trinidad, Paul has lived in Minnesota for more than 50 years performing the music of his homeland and also serving as a music resource person in schools and churches.
January 22, 2010 - Chris Roberts reports on Minneapolis hip-hop artist Dessa. Roberts interviews Dessa and others about artist’s style, lyric writing, and album "A Badly Broken Code."
January 29, 2010 - MPR’s Chris Roberts profiles Accordo, the renonwned Twin Cities chamber ensemble. Roberts interviews members of group about their intimate connection while performing together.