Something in the Water

This essay collection includes “Something in the Water,” an award-winning piece about the Minneapolis music scene and its unique place in the larger history of modern music. Jonathan Kennedy uses his own experiences as a Minneapolis musician to explore the eclectic and indefinable “sound” of the cold, isolated, and racially-segregated city. He follows its traceable lineage to show an artistic reciprocity between musicians and genres, creating a thread that holds the city together culturally. Other essays on Leonard Cohen and Buffy Sainte-Marie, as well as reflections on literature, photography, and social media, are also included.