KFAI's MinneCulture Presents

Bloody Hell from Hearing Voices We play host to a special hour of horror for All Hallows' Eve! In 1993, German artist Andreas Ammer,  F.M. Einheit , and the now late-great John Peel , conspired to create a radio play based on Dante's Divine Comedy ; it's called Radio Inferno. We'll hear an excerpt from that alongside the memories of Minnesotan author  Kevin Kling , plus Cherokee writer Craig Strete's titular tale from his book  The Bleeding Man and Other Science Fiction Stories .  David Greenberger has been collecting thought from elderly Americans for more than a quarter century. We'll hear a story from Greenberger based on a conversation with Edna Wofford about ESP, dreams, and intuition. Also, Patsy Montana sings " Yodeling Ghost ,"  Shel Silverstein reads his poem "Monsters I've Met," and prepare to get antiquated with Mexico's bogeyman,  La Llorona , the crying woman.

Frankenstein; or, the Modern Prometheus from Quicksilver Radio Theater January 1st marked the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley 's famed novel. Shelley was only twenty years old when it was first published anonymously in 1818; it is often claimed to be the first example of true science fiction. To celebrate, we are airing a modern audio drama which stays true to Shelley's original story . If you've only seen the movies, then you do not actually know this harrowing tale of obsession and isolation. Our hour-long radioplay was directed by Jay Stern, faithfully adapted from the novel by producer Craig Wichman, and fully explores the tragedy's themes of responsibility, prejudice, humanity, and sympathy.

Unearthing Dracula from WFIU Vampires have captured our collective imagination for generations -- from early-18th century folklore , to  Count Yorga , to chocolaty cereal and beloved Sesame Street characters. The subject has been continually visited in literature since Heinrich Ossenfelde's 1748 poem "The Vampire" and John Polidor's novel "The Vampyre" in 1819. And they have long been a staple of the silver screen too, with the first appearance of "Nosferatu" in 1922. It is, however,  Bela Lugosi 's iconic and oft-mimicked portrayal in 1931 with his cape, tuxedo, widow's peak, and thick Hungarian accent that instantly comes to mind when we hear the name Dracula. But who is the real Dracula? Is it, in fact, Vlad Tepes? To learn more, producer Annie Corrigan interviews Jeff Holdeman , Senior Lecturer in the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures at Indiana University. They examine the films, literature, music, and art all atte...

Spellbound  from The Screen Directors' Playhouse A psychiatrist plummets into a whirlwind  feverish terror  and tangled identities after discovering an accused murderer posing as a fellow doctor. Surprisingly, she chooses to protect the identity of this mysterious impostor and attempts to cure his amnesia and troubled conscience through psychoanalysis. What unfolds is a transcendent romance replete with taut excitement -- the makings of a classic  Alfred Hitchcock  story. We'll hear a dramatized radio adaptation of Hitchcock's film  Spellbound  (1945) broadcast January 25th,  1951 on Screen Directors' Playhouse. Adapted for radio by Jack Rubin. Starring Hitch ,  Mercedes McCambridge , and  Joseph Cotten  with  Dr. Samuel J. Hoffman  providing spooky theremin accompaniment. 

Stingray Green, The Beatifics, and Magnatone   Live from Minnesota First, a concert staged during March 2015 at the Eagles Club in Minneapolis as benefit for beloved musician Dan Boardman . We'll hear hits from local legends: Stingray Green, The Beatifics , and Magnatone. It was produced by Tom Garneau for MinneCulture. Dan was a member of the Spectors, Stingray Green , Turtlenex, the Floorshakers, and  Leafy Green Things . Dan died later that summer of pancreatic cancer at the age of 49.  Run Westy Run Live from Minnesota A reunion gig by beloved local band,  Run Westy Run , recorded at the Rex in Duluth by Keenan McIntrye. The show features brothers Kirk and Kraig Johnson , Terry Fisher, Al Shroeder, and Bobby Joslyn. Run Westy Run formed in the mid '80s, the group was part of the same Minnesota music scene that spawned the Replacements and Husker Du. This live performance was  produced by  Tom Garneau  with support from the Minnesota Art...

Pledge Drive with Minneculture Tonight, Todd and Micah will be playing a crop of great, recent stories from KFAI's Minneculture collective. While you're listing, please show your support for KFAI by pledging at   kfai.org/donate  or by calling  612-375-9030 and making a donation to keep this awesome stuff on the Twin Cities' airwaves. You can even get yerself this dope pop-pop ski cap!!  Each pledge, big or small, is  extremely important to us. We need you to help us keep this  truly public, community-powered, independent station on your radio dial!  

Ep. 12: Siama and Charanga by MinneCulture How has immigration, migration, and connection to the rest of the world shaped the sights and sounds of Minnesota? Meet Siama Matuzungidi , a Congolese soukous musician. He moved to Minnesota in the late 90s after having a prosperous career in Congo, Uganda, and Kenya. His life and music flow like his native Congo River, and today, the Mighty Mississippi. Doug Little and his band Charanga Tropical bring the traditional music of Cuba to Minnesota. Charanga orchestras are mainly popular in Florida, New York, and California -- but Minnesota is home to one of the only Charanga orchestras in country. Ep. 13: Breaking the Mold by MinneCulture A hard-boiled lesbian detective breaks through the lavender ceiling, a Sudanese model refuses to conform her complexion to fit in, and an Ojibwe rapper wants to be the spark that ignites the fire in his people. Nyakim Gatwech is the "queen of dark," a Sudanese model and Instagram star in Min...