Director Ali Selim talks about his award-winning debut feature film, Sweet Land, set in Minnesota. Everyday Poems for City Sidewalks is a project created by Saint Paul’s Public Artist in Residence Marcus Young and friends. A longtime member of the Minnesota Orchestra, trumpeter and composer Charles Lazarus performs with his ensemble. Plus: Artistic Director of Frank Theatre, Wendy Knox.

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Minnesota Music in this Episode:

Sidewalk Poetry
Kate Mackenzie http://www.redhouserecords.com/Mackenzie.html
John Gorka http://www.johngorka.com
Greg Herriges http://www.gregherriges.com

Wendy Knox
Tim O’Reagan http://www.myspace.com/timoreagan
Dean Magraw http://www.deanmagraw.com

Charles Lazarus
Charles Lazarus http://www.charleslazarus.com