PRAIRIE MUSICIANS Start of Season: January 22, 2022 EPISODES: 8 new - 30 min. each DISTRIBUTION: Broadcast, web, social media, PBS Video App, YouTube
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Prairie Musicians has become known as a source of innovative regional talent with an eclectic mix of music and engaging dialogue from musicians across Minnesota. Musical groups are invited to the Prairie Public television recording studio to present their unique style of art. Interviews with band members lend insight to their individual creative process, as well as their musical journey and professional goals. Original music from up and coming new talent is a welcome aspect of the series…. a place for creative imagination and musical exploration.
Yeah baby! This music is amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!! It was great! - YouTube comment
IMPACT: The Prairie Musicians series has an intended goal of introducing audiences to new musical genres and emerging musicians from throughout the state of Minnesota. The messages in the music are certainly entertaining, but also engaging, addressing social issues, political rhetoric and personal wellness. Prairie Musicians was fortunate to collaborate with dramatic soprano Heather Hjelle, from Barrett, MN who performed several opera arias, but also discussed opera as an ‘approachable’ genre as part of her previously developed stage presentation called “Every Person’s Guide to Opera”. Ideally the impact of this episode would allow all audiences the basic comfort-level to experience opera without social stigma or
intimidation. Each season musicians express their gratitude and appreciation for the Legacy funding that supports Prairie Musicians. As artists obtain the opportunity to showcase their talents, they are also empowered to realize the financial stability that their career can produce. I love hearing local talent featured and I am a huge fan of musical arts, and love to see the current bands/artists and what they are creating. Showcasing artists is a gift to all viewers! - MPTA Survey respondent
MINNESOTA PUBLIC TELEVISION ASSOCIATION
LEGACY REPORTING: JULY 1, 2021 – JUNE 30, 2022
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