On-Air Interviews

iLLism Interview

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Envy and Fancy from @illism stopped by to talk to Carbon Sound’s host Sanni about their unwavering commitment to music and community through projects like @thelegacybuildingmpls and @soulofthesouthside, as well as their new approach towards making music. Read more

TCUP Interview

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Nadi and Katie from Twin Cities United Performers (TCUP) sat down with Carbon Sound’s host Sanni and talked about all things TCUP: a group of musicians and performers throughout the Twin Cities that believe we can make Minnesota the best place in the world to be a performer. Read more

Scott Herold Interview

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Scott Herold stopped by to talk to Carbon Sound’s host Sanni about all things HSRA: a school with a mission to provide youth the opportunity to achieve a high school diploma through the exploration and operation of the music business and other creative endeavors. Read more

Feven Gerezgiher Interview

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Feven Gerezgiher is a reporter and producer for MPR News Reverb, a team focused on reporting with and for young adults. In her interview with Carbon Sound, she talks about local elections and the impact that these can have on your community. Read more

Dammntc Interview

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Dammntc stopped by to talk to Carbon Sound’s host Sanni about the beginnings of his music career making “type beats,” how reaching out to producers led to collaborations G Herbo, Yeat, and other artists, and a whole lot more. Read more

Neda Kellogg Interview

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Neda Kellogg sat down with Carbon Sound’s host Sanni and talked all things Project DIVA International: an organization that has been helping Black girls on their path towards self-discovery for 17 years now. Read more

Timothy Wilson Interview

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Timothy Wilson stopped by to talk to Carbon Sound’s host Sanni about the origins of Urban Lights, the importance of physical media, the music industry in Minnesota and beyond over the years, and a whole lot more. Read more

Awa Mally Interview

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Awa Mally sat down with Carbon Sound’s host Sanni and talked about her start in photography and community curation, learning to center her creative ideas and needs, and more. Read more

Tailor Briann Interview

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Tailor Briann stopped by to talk to Carbon Sound’s host Sanni about the importance of being able to connect with people as an artist, staying true to herself, music on the horizon, and a lot more. Read more

Andrea Swensson Interview

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Andrea Swensson sat down with Carbon Sound’s host Sanni and talked all things Prince — from being personally summoned by The Purple One to Paisley Park 10 years ago, to her new book “Prince and Purple Rain: 40 Years,” and a whole lot more. Read more