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Performance artist Emily Michaels King has a new production called Digital, which invites the audience into the bedroom, into the computer screen, and into the body for an immersive virtual experience fit for the zoom era. King’s Digital is inspired by nostalgia, family history, and something she calls “bloodline.”
“You just get these flavors of movies or songs that really influenced me as a kid,” says King. “There’s also created soundscapes of mine that use some body sounds, so like stomach digesting. And then also digital sounds typing and internal processing of computers.”
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Photos courtesy of Emily Michaels King. Support for MinneCulture on KFAI comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
This week, Sam has a full house with Heidi Smith, Executive Director of Winona ORC, Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman, and Steve Howard, Executive Director of WACOSA . They will be talking about disability services virtual Day at the Capitol.
Disability and Progress-February 25 2021- Disability Services Virtual Day at the Capitol.
Disability and Progress
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Before Shaft, badass movie detectives were white. Shaft starred Richard Roundtree as a black detective, prowling New York City’s tough streets, saving lives and taking no guff, especially from ‘The Man.’ Directed by Gordon Parks, who spent part of his youth in Minnesota, Shaft was a huge hit in 1971. This seminal film turns 50 this year. KFAI’s Todd Melby reports.
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Support for MinneCulture on KFAI is made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
CHANGE: You MUST register for the meeting in advance. If you do not see an active hyperlink below, please copy and paste it into your search bar. You will be sent a confirmation email with the link for the meeting.
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When: Feb 22, 2021 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Read More › “KFAI Board of Director Meeting Notice and Agenda for Monday, February 22, 2021”
This week, Sam talks with Tasya Kelen talks about her company, Isadore Nut Company and how important it is for have employment inclusion of people with disabilities. Kelen also discusses Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month.
Disability and Progress- February 18, 2021- Employment Inclusion
Disability and Progress
In attendance: Chris W, Chris Z, Jay, Ben, Brendan, Umar, Melissa
For KFAI: Daniel, Mason, Sam
Board liaison: T.J.
Others: Roger Brown
Absent: Jess
Read More › “Content Advisory Committee Minutes, February 17, 2021”
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Duluth-based independent musician Gaelynn Lea made headlines when she won National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016. But she almost didn’t enter the contest that changed her life. Several years later, Lea’s music has been heard by millions and some of her wildest musical dreams have come true. But as a touring artist with a disability, Lea has to deal with a world that is not set up for her, so she recently decided to take matters into her own hands. KFAI’s Nancy Rosenbaum reports.
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Photo courtesy of Paul Vienneau. Support for MinneCulture on KFAI comes from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
We’re taking a brief break from two regularly scheduled programs on the 17th & 25th to bring you a special mini-series called Building Black Futures, which features conversations between local Black leaders and activists working for the collective good.
Join us from 4-6p on the 17th & 25th for conversations from
about public safety, equity in the workplace, the benefits of a unified community, and more.
A special thank you to KFAI hosts, Harold Tremblay of House Party & Jackson Buck of Freewheelin’ for donating their time slots.
UPDATE: The archive for this program can be found here: https://www.kfai.org/episode/02-17-2021-building-black-futures/
