
WBAI-FM in New York – Janet Coleman Interviews Ahmed Yusuf, Marian Moore and Beck Lee about arts activism in the Twin Cities on “Cat Radio Café – Feb 3, 2026 (radio interview)
“Through the Ages” Aster House Nov 16, 2025 (video)
Through the Ages Quick Highlights


Jazz88 – Phil Nusbaum interviews JD Steele – Nov 7, 8, 9 2025 (radio interview)
Three Promising Youthful Singers Coached by J.D. Steele Perform at Minneapolis’ Aster House
Aster House Sept 21, 2025 (video)
A Clip from Johnnie Brown’s “Let the Music Play — The Barry White Experience”


MPR News – Feature North Star Journey – Jacob Aloi – Apr 4, 2025 (radio)
Cross-cultural concert series blends Somali memory with soul music’s joy
Listen Jazz88 – Bobby Vandell Interview Apr 3, 2025 (radio)
Gospel and Somali


Jay Phillips Center News – Feature Stthomas.edu – May 6, 2025 (story)
Building a Culture of Encounter: Reflections From a Festival That Lived Its Name
A Clip of Ardaa in “Meet You at the Crossroads”
Ardaa performs in Meet You at the Crossroads on Apr 6


JD Steele Leads the MacPhail Community Youth Choir
GetUp MacPhail Youth Choir “Meet You at the Crossroads” Apr 6
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