On today's show...
Spearfish musician Jami Lynn has done extensive research into the state's rich musical history in her thesis into Early American Folk Music of the Upper Midwest. Lynn takes us back to our folk roots in pioneer performances on the prairie (1:00 to 14:12).
Jeff Paul, oboist and principal player at the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra, brings listeners back to the present day.
He shares how the music community shaped him as a composer and the impact of South Dakota's landscapes on his sound (14:12 to 27:10).
A new PBS documentary "We Want the Funk" follows how live music shapes communities. The Trio Jazz Club in Sioux Falls hosts a special screening of the film on March 19. Learn more about tickets.
The Brian Hanegan Quintet plays before and after the screening. Hanegan previews the night for listeners (27:10 to 36:31).
Plus, new music from an emerging artist. Abbey Leach of the Black Hills plays live in the Rapid City studio (36:31 to 49:05).
