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In the Moment

Arts across the state: Bach, prairie poetry & Chaitanya Skye

On today's show...

We explore the history of Johann Sebastian Bach’s "St. John Passion" ahead of Augustana University's Holy Week concert.

David Chin, conductor of the Augustana Bach Collegium and a Bach scholar, previews the Tuesday concert and discusses why he fell in love with the German conductor (1:00 to 17:06).

It's National Poetry Month, so we check in with South Dakota's poet laureate.

Bruce Roseland talks about Poetry on the Road, the poetry anthology he's putting together and the 17-pound trophy he's receiving for "Earl's Own Dakota Odyssey" (17:06 to 33:47).

Learn more about submitting poems to Roseland's South Dakota anthology.

Plus, Chaitanya Skye plays live in our Rapid City studio. She sings her admiration for nature in "Patience of a Seed" and "The Wild Bird Song" (33:47 to 49:08).

In the Moment
Lori Walsh is a special correspondent with SDPB and host of the "In the Moment" podcast.
Ellen Koester served as a producer of "In the Moment," SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.
Ari Jungemann served as a producer of In the Moment, SDPB's daily news and culture broadcast.