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Video: Ka Lia Universe live at the Minnesota State Fair

Ka Lia Universe live at the State Fair
Ka Lia Universe live at the State FairEvan Clark

by Diane

September 12, 2022

Ka Lia Universe performed three songs from the MPR Booth at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair, followed by an interview with The Current's Local Show host Diane. The Hmong-American pop singer is from St. Paul and put on a lively set for fairgoers on a bright, sunny day.

She spoke with Diane about her influences, Hmong roots, and recent performance at First Avenue's Mainroom opening for NUR-D.

Songs Performed

0:00:00 Losin' U, Losin' Me
0:02:58 Fairytale
0:06:25 Dej Txias (Cold Water)
0:11:15 Interview

Credits

Host – Diane
Guests – Ka Lia Universe
Producer – Tom Campbell
Camera Operators – Evan Clark and Tom Campbell
Audio – Eric Xu Romani

Clean Water Land & Legacy Amendment
This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.