Prairie Musicians: Erik Koskinen

Erik Koskinen, St. Paul, MN, is a wizard at uniquely crafted lyrics for his own brand of American folk music, with a little blues, country and rock mixed in. He’s been performing throughout Minnesota for years and has developed a fan base that appreciates his ability to create musical metaphors of powerful topics. Song List: 00:26 - “First Time in Years“ 05:19 - “Boom Town“ 10:09 - “I Should Have Kept the Gun“ 15:49 - “Blood and Money“ 22:00 - “Big Plane“ Production funding provided by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund and by the members of Prairie Public. About the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund In 2008, Minnesota voters passed a landmark piece of legislation — the Minnesota Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment — which provided funding to public television stations serving audiences in Minnesota. Its mission is to help preserve and document the treasures of culture, history, and heritage that