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When speaking of concerts, the first thing that comes to most people’s minds are the major label artists’ shows with long lines and expensive ticketing for a single night to listen to music sung live by their favorite musicians. But zooming in on the communities that are already right here with us, one will discover a whole new side of concert-going and find even more music that is local to their communities. Spend a few minutes here with students as they share their experiences and interactions with the local Twin Cities music scene.
Local concert scene bonds communities and relieves stress through music
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Zimo Xie (she/her) works as the Creative Design Manager for RubicOnline. At school, Xie is involved in the Upper School Council, Asian Student Alliance, Dance Club and orchestra. She loves to hang out with her cats at home and make coffee as a barista at a coffee shop. Xie can be reached at [email protected].
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