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Coffee Break: Lefty Love

Rachael Kilgour's left hand plays an F chord in The Current studio during a session for Radio Heartland on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Rachael Kilgour's left hand plays an F chord in The Current studio during a session for Radio Heartland on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.Eric Xu Romani | MPR

by Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala

August 13, 2024

Left-handers are as unique as the scissors they use in elementary school, and luckily, they get a whole day of celebration. Today marks International Left Hander’s Day, celebrating the differences and awesomeness of left-handed individuals. 

International Left Handers Day was first observed by the founder of Lefthanders International, Inc., in 1976. Later down the line, The Left Handers Club was founded. The organization serves as a bridge between the views of left-handers and manufacturers and keeps lefties up to date with new developments. The group took on International Lefthanders Day as a part of its organization on August 13, 1992. Let’s celebrate the holiday — and show lefties some love — with music!

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from left-handed artists would you like to hear?


Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

Courtney Barnett - Avant Gardener
Jimi Hendrix- Foxy Lady
Mdou Moctar- Afrique Victime
Nirvana- Man Who Sold The World
Barbara Lynn- You'll Lose a Good Thing
Dick Dale and his Del-Tones- Miserlou
Jack White- Taking Me Back (Bonus)