Jimmy Jam Harris
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- Looking back at Prince's career
MPR’s Euan Kerr looks back at the career of the famed Minnesota musician Prince, who passed away April 21st, 2016. In profile, Kerr interviews numerous individuals who knew him, worked with, and appreciated the musical genius.
- Jimmy Jam remembers Prince
MPR’s Tom Crann interviews songwriter Jimmy Jam about the death of music genius Prince. Jimmy Jam shares reflections on Prince and his legacy.
- Profile of KTCA-TV's documentary "The Minneapolis Sound"
MPR’s Euan Kerr reports on KTCA-TV documentary The Minneapolis Sound. Kerr interviews producer and host Emily Goldberg about the project.
- Twin Cities music scene did well in 1986
MPR’s Bill Wareham reports on the success of local music scene in 1986, both here and nationally. Report highlights Janet Jackson, Cherrelle, The S.O.S. Band, Terry Lewis, Flyte Tyme, Prince, Magnolias, The Jets, Jesse Johnson, The Replacements, The Suicide Commandos, Twin/Tone Records, SST Records, Husker Du, Soul Asylum, Trip Shakespeare, and The Wallets.
- Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis discuss Flyte Tyme Studio
MPR’s Beth Friend profiles Minneapolis songwriters/producers Jimmy Jam Harris and Terry Lewis, also known as Flyte Tyme Productions. Friend interviews Harris and Lewis about their partnership, and collaborations with musicians. They also discuss the lack of local radio airplay of black music. Segment includes music clips of songs produced by studio.
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