Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Jennifer WarnesMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 23, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we celebrate vocalist Jennifer Warnes.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Juice NewtonMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 16, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we celebrate singer-songwriter Juice Newton.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Alan LomaxMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 9, 2024This week, we celebrate musician, folklorist and ethnomusicologist Alan Lomax.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Lead BellyMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Feb 2, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we look at influential folk and blues musician Lead Belly.
WatchWatch the Cactus Blossoms' full set from the 2023 Minnesota State FairMike Pengra • Jan 17, 2024The Cactus Blossoms took the stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota State Fair on MPR Day as the featured guests of Radio Heartland. Watch the full concert.
Home StoriesTruth, forgiveness: 'Swept Away' is a theatrical vessel for Avett Bros' musicElizabeth Blair • Jan 8, 2024With songs by the Avett Brothers, Swept Away follows four men fighting to survive a shipwreck. The musical is inspired by the true story in which men resort to cannibalism to survive.
Live From The Current StudioJoyann Parker plays songs from "Roots" on Radio Heartland Mike Pengra • Jan 7, 2024Wisconsin-originated and classically trained musician Joyann Parker came to the blues, jazz and gospel music later in life, but she celebrates it with gusto on her new album, “Roots.” Parker and her band visited The Current studio for a session hosted by Radio Heartland’s Mike Pengra.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Elizabeth CottenMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jan 5, 2024In a new segment on Radio Heartland called Classic Americana, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we look at singer-songwriter and guitarist Elizabeth Cotten.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Suzy BoggussMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 29, 2023In a new segment on Radio Heartland called Classic Americana, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we look at singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss.
Radio Heartland®Classic Americana: Jimmy BuffettMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Dec 22, 2023In a new segment on Radio Heartland called Classic Americana, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we look at singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who conjured images of tropical getaways and a laid-back lifestyle.