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Wisconsin Life: Harvesting Wild Rice

October 10, 2016 - 4:15pm

On Wisconsin Life we’ll talk to a wild rice expert who has been employing traditional methods to harvest the grain for over forty years.

Allegro, Andante, Adagio, Presto. We take the venerable tempo indications for granted today. Beethoven did not, as becomes apparent in a letter he wrote to a fellow composer and conductor in 1817: I am ecstatic that you share my opinions about our tempo indications, which originated in the barbarous age...

Hundreds Gather In Eau Claire After Bon Iver Social Media Tease

September 28, 2016 - 9:05pm

Around 200 Bon Iver fans converged on a street corner Wednesday night in Eau Claire for a preview of the latest album from G rammy- winning Wisconsin artist Justin Vernon.

The Captivating Sound of Robyn Stapleton

September 27, 2016 - 11:30am

Scottish singer Robyn Stapleton, awarded BBC Radio Scotland’s Young Traditional Musician of the Year in 2014, has become one of Scotland’s leading folk singers, performing traditional songs of her Scottish and Irish heritage, in the Scots, English and Gaelic language. I first heard Stapleton performing live in Edinburgh, Scotland in...

Cheers To A Musical Oktoberfest

September 20, 2016 - 1:05pm

Although the name suggests otherwise, Oktoberfest actually begins mid-September and sometimes runs long enough to end during the beginning of October. It was first celebrated in Munich in 1810 as a party for the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. From there it expanded to the...

Wisconsin Life: Mildred Fish-Harnack

September 19, 2016 - 4:15pm

On Wisconsin Life we’ll learn about Milwaukee native, and UW-Madison alum who helped the resistance fight against the Nazi regime during World War II.

A Love For Children Expressed In Music

September 14, 2016 - 11:30am

Archie Roach is a highly respected singer, guitarist and composer who survived a turbulent upbringing. A tough life growing inspired his development into a powerful voice for Indigenous Australians. " Let Love Rule", is the title of his new self-produced 2016 release. I heard him perform several tracks from the...

Wisconsin Life: Thornton Wilder

September 12, 2016 - 4:15pm

On today’s Wisconsin Life we talk about the life and work of the Wisconsin-born writer, Thornton Wilder. The Madison native is the only American writer to win Pulitzer Prizes for both fiction and drama.

Celebrate The Harvest Season With Music

September 7, 2016 - 11:35am

It's time to celebrate harvest time in Wisconsin! There is plenty of music inspired by this time of year, from joyous jigs in praise of bounty to solemn songs about the hard work. Here's a collection of 10 pieces that will remind you of this time in earth’s beautiful cycle...

Appleton's DUSK Lean On Their Record Collections For Classic Country, Soul Sounds

September 2, 2016 - 4:15pm

The Appleton band, DUSK recently stopped by WPR to perform a set of songs in our studio, and talk about the transition from classical music training, to playing in a collaborative group inspired by Soul and old time country music. Video highlights and audio of the band's entire performance in...

Appleton's DUSK Lean On Their Record Collections For Classic Country, Soul Sounds

August 31, 2016 - 10:30am

The Appleton band DUSK recently stopped by WPR to perform a set of songs in our studio. They chatted about classical vocal training, gardening, living together in a house filled with music, and how combining old-time country and soul music sounds happened so naturally for them.

Wisconsin Life: Portage Playwright Wins Pulitzer Prize

August 29, 2016 - 4:15pm

The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for drama, Zona Gale spent most of her life in Portage. She used her background and experiences in small town Wisconsin to win national acclaim, telling stories that often focused on the lack of opportunities available to women. We learn more about...

Lissie Embraces Life On The Road And Calls Iowa Farm Home

August 26, 2016 - 4:15pm

Twelve years ago the Iowa singer-songwriter, Lissie moved to California and spent her time working the traditional music industry angles of finding a record label, making albums, and touring. After a being dropped by her label and losing interest in her own career trajectory she returned to the Midwest where...

Lissie Embraces Life On The Road, Calls Iowa Farm Home

August 24, 2016 - 10:00am

Twelve years ago, the Iowa singer-songwriter, Lissie , moved to California and spent her time working the traditional music industry angles of finding a record label, making albums and touring. After a being dropped by her label and losing interest in her own career trajectory she returned to the Midwest...

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Wisconsin Life: Harvesting Wild Rice

A Force for Change

Hundreds Gather In Eau Claire After Bon Iver Social Media Tease

The Captivating Sound of Robyn Stapleton

Cheers To A Musical Oktoberfest

Wisconsin Life: Mildred Fish-Harnack

A Love For Children Expressed In Music

Wisconsin Life: Thornton Wilder

Celebrate The Harvest Season With Music

Appleton's DUSK Lean On Their Record Collections For Classic Country, Soul Sounds

Appleton's DUSK Lean On Their Record Collections For Classic Country, Soul Sounds

Wisconsin Life: Portage Playwright Wins Pulitzer Prize

Lissie Embraces Life On The Road And Calls Iowa Farm Home

Lissie Embraces Life On The Road, Calls Iowa Farm Home

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