March 18, 1992 - Midday program presents two documentaries - Shared Visions: Art, Music and Literature, reflections on cultural continuity by Native American artists, writers, dancers, and musicians; and Traditional Caring: Non-traditional Health Issues, a look at how Native Americans confront contemporary health concerns such as diabetes, alcoholism and AIDS with traditional healing practices.
March 19, 1992 - MPR’s Beth Friend interviews John Olive about his play, Evelyn and the Polka King. The play features live polka music.
March 20, 1992 - An interview with Lance Belville about his play, Olle from Laughtersville, which illustrates the Swedish American comedian/musician in Minnesota Hjalmar Peterson. His stage name was Olle i Skratthult (Olle from Laughtersville).
April 9, 1992 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele interviews performer Cassandra Shore and a musician about Southern Theater’s production of 1001 Nights (ALF LAYLA WA LAYLA). Segment includes singing performance with an oud.
April 17, 1992 - Author and instructor Jim Latimer and fiddle player Martin Hayes introduce the listening audience to the children’s book, The Irish Piper.
May 1, 1992 - Worldview’s Mike Maus talks with Helen Kivnick, professor of Social Work at the University of Minnesota, about African musical roots. Segment includes Kivnick breaking down singing clips and providing context.
May 27, 1992 - All Things Considered’s Gary Eichten chats with Frank Bencriscutto (aka Dr. Ben), University of Minnesota band leader, who is stepping down from his position after 30+ years. Bencriscutto describes the uniqueness and importance of concert bands.
May 29, 1992 - MPR’s Bob Potter has an informative conversation about the business of jazz with Leigh Kamman, host of Jazz Image; and David Bastien, professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the Communications Department.
July 9, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten interviews member of The Rupert’s Orchestra about the closing of Rupert’s Nightclub in Golden Valley.
July 13, 1992 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with a member of the organization that hosts Movie and Music in the Park series at Loring Park on the edge of downtown Minneapolis.