Minneapolis Strong

In this episode, we pay tribute to the spirit of Minneapolis as the city resists a heavy-handed federal ICE presence. We honor the memories of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, whose lives were taken during protests against these federal actions. This playlist features jazz artists with roots in the Twin Cities, ranging from local talents to national acts. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album The Bad Plus ~ Long Distance Runaround ~ For All I Care The Bad Plus ~ Smells Like Teen Spirit ~ These Are The Vistas José James ~ Lovely Day ~ Lean On Me Bobby McFerrin ~ Joshua ~ SpiritYouAll Craig Taborn ~ When Kabuya Dances ~ Dream Archives Society of Chemists ~ transactional kindness by candlelight - Single Zacc Harris ~ This Land Is Your Land ~ American Reverie Atlantis Quartet ~ You Are Here ~ Live at Berlin Connie Evingson ~ Lullaby of the Leaves ~ Gypsy In My Soul Russ Kaplan ~ Leopard Frog ~ Lake Songs Jennifer Grimm ~ Minneapolis & St. Paul ~ After Noon

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Minneapolis Strong is an episode from In the Groove, Jazz and Beyond by Ken Laster.

This episode is 59:51 long.

This episode was published on Feb 1, 2026.

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