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Interview with Andrea Swensson, Local Live ft. Reiki, and more

Cornbread Harris and Andrea Swensson
Cornbread Harris and Andrea SwenssonNancy Bundt
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by Diane

August 11, 2024

Tonight's Local Show: Diane talks with music journalist, author, and former host of The Local Show Andrea Swensson. Learn about her new book, Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris. At 97-year-old, Cornbread is a Minnesota music legend. Hear new music from New Primitives, The Scarlet Goodbye, Dylan Hicks, and more. And just after 9pm on Sunday, hear our next local live session featuring singer REIKI, performing a heartfelt and heart-pumping set at Amsterdam Bar & Hall.

Song Debuts:

“ULTRAVIOLET” by Papa Mbye

“I Don’t Have to Pay For This” by SYM1 and Glam Toyota

“Speedway” by The Scarlet Goodbye”

“The Head of a Dog” by Dylan Hicks and Small Screens

“All Night Dancin’” by New Primitives

Playlist

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2024-08-11

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