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'Songs of Thanks' with Cantus

Cantus: 'Songs of Thanks'

Join us for Songs of Thanks, an innovative new production by the Minnesota-based vocal ensemble Cantus, presented exclusively by YourClassical MPR. Through their signature narrative programming, these acclaimed performers will weave together stories and songs celebrating gratitude and community. Listen now — and then tell us why you’re thankful (using the form below) so we can include your feedback in next year’s program!

What are you thankful for?

Playlist

  • Fiddle Tune by Chris Foss 

  • Wankantanhan Hotan’inpe, Traditional, arranged by William Linthicum-Blackhorse 

  • El Manisero by Moises Simons 

  • Wedding Qawwali by A.R. Rahman 

  • Choros No. 3 by Heitor Villa-Lobos 

  • Little Potato by Malcolm Daglish 

  • That Which Remains by Andrea Ramsey 

  • Fatherhood Is by Paul Scholtz 

  • Simple Gifts by Joseph Bracket, arranged by Stephen Caracciolo 

  • 23rd Psalm (dedicated to my mother) by Bobby McFerrin 

  • I Would Live in Your Love by Christopher Harris 

  • Canto a Eleggua by Yudelkis Lafuente 

  • Feed the Birds from Mary Poppins by Julie Andrews 

  • What a Wonderful World by Bob Thiele and George Weiss, arranged by Paul John Rudoi 

Do you have a special Thanksgiving memory that you hold near and dear to your heart? Let us know below how you give thanks! You might be included in next year’s program.

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