Flyte Tyme and Forward: Ms. Arnise, Minneapolis, and the Sound of Healing

The Minneapolis Sound — crafted by legends like Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Prince — reshaped music and gave a city its rhythm. Decades later, that spirit of creativity and resilience still soars.In this episode of Interludes, host Valarie “The Voice” Johnson speaks with Ms. Arnise, an artist and educator using music as a force for restoration in a city still healing from deep turmoil. Together, they explore the legacy of the Minneapolis Sound, the cultural pulse of the moment, and the power of song to mend both hearts and communities.Valarie also shares reflections on Derek Chauvin’s trial and the vital role of women songwriters, connecting past and present through music, meaning, and hope.