Julie Amacher's desire to introduce others to great music is what led her to radio. She began her professional broadcast career at a station in Sun Prairie, Wis. She went from rock 'n' roll to the Rocky Mountains, where she found her niche in public radio at KUNC in Greeley, Colo. Julie spent 13 years at KUNC, where she managed the announcers and their eclectic music format. During that time, she earned four national awards for best announcer. She joined Minnesota Public Radio in 1997 as an on-air host and also produces New Classical Tracks, a weekly podcast critiquing a new release each week. It airs locally at 7:15 a.m. Wednesdays and 5:15 p.m. Fridays.


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In this week’s New Classical Tracks, cellist Clair Bryant talks about her work with incarcerated musicians who gave her the courage to release her debut album, ‘Whole Heart.’ Enter the giveaway for a chance to win the CD!


New Classical Tracks - Claire Bryant (Extended)

New Classical Tracks - Claire Bryant

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Cellist Claire Bryant uses her voice to uplift incarcerated musicians

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Cellist Claire Bryant uses her voice to uplift incarcerated musicians

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