In 1937, one of the world’s greatest musicians came to North Dakota. Sergei Rachmaninoff quietly arrived in Grand Forks and Fargo, and presented his recitals at the piano in each city before sweeping off quietly to his next far-off performances.

Episode 124 features songwriter Cody Gentry, musician Jesse Terry, up-and-coming ragtime player Jack Barksdale, and country music from Brad Tursi. Plus, California songwriter Petracovich shares a monologue and new music inspired by her grief of losing a child.

In this episode of Dakota Datebook, we'll hear from Sidney Bird, enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, telling his birth story.

Episode 123 features alt-folk artist Amythyst Kiah, folk duo Sons of Town Hall, Louisiana roots rockers Loose Cattle, and author CJ Leede reads from her new dystopian thriller, "American Rapture."

Tay Calloway takes us to Theatre B in Moorhead, Minnesota, where the company is staging its production of What the Constitution Means to Me.

Episode 122 features Tennessee guitarist Joy Clark, London singer-songwriter Art Block, Chicago musician Steve Slagg, and a remembrance of the late Kris Kristofferson. Plus, singer-songwriter Michelle Malone’s new album, Southern Comfort, was released October 4. She joins us for a live session.

At last week's Norsk Høstfest, the annual Scandinavian festival in Minot, North Dakota, Prairie Public program manager Erik Deatherage was set out to "finally, finally try the often-dreaded traditional Norwegian fish dish, lutefisk."

In this episode of Dakota Datebook, we'll hear from Kevin Locke, enrolled member of the Standing Rock Nation, in part three of Hinhan Kaga and the Milky Way.

Episode 121 features Americana musician Jade Jackson, literary songwriter Anna May, country singer Mindy Smith, and Tom Brosseau shares a new song, “The Great Hot Air Balloon Rally.” Plus, Tom talks to Steve Weil, CEO of Rockmount Ranch Wear in Denver, whose shop has provided Western wear for Barbie (2023), Saturday Night Live, and more.

Episode 18 features acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter Doug Paisley, the roots-infused pastoral Americana of Cary Morin, and late Grand Forks lefse-maker and author of "Making Lefse Like Grandma," Evelyn Hensrud. Plus, host Tom Brosseau and producer Erik Deatherage pick their next Bob Dylan, and in their recurring segment "Greatness," they highlight two more exceptional albums that stand the test of time.