This guide was compiled by Lilli Speakman, Selena Carlson, and Jay Gabler. In most cases, we provide brief descriptions of the artists and links to websites; in many cases, we've also provided videos to give you a sense of what these artists sound (and look) like. If you have more information on any of these artists that you'd like us to consider for inclusion in this guide, please e-mail jgabler@mpr.org. For a daily guide to music at the fair, subscribe to MPR's free State Fair music e-newsletter!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpjwhoSM4Ok

The Cactus Blossoms (MPR Booth): This popular duo bring evoke a classic country sound.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNbw7Jkb2PU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a67EP_BR5JU

Dolce Wind Quintet (MPR booth): A seasoned quintet with an eclectic repertoire.

Doomtree (MPR booth): A world-renowned hip-hop collective based in Minnesota, Doomtree are performing as a group at our MN Music-on-a-Stick showcase (ticketed) and individually at the MPR booth (free).

The Ericksons (Carousel Park, MPR Day): A joyful sister duo performing accessible, evocative folk-pop.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhBDUtTyLmk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7YHK84bh00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJPFg4lUN14

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2yxnEIUrio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5ilA5WGlgU

Members of the Minnesota Opera (MPR booth): Performers from Minnesota's largest professional opera company.

MPR Choir (MPR booth): A choir made up of Minnesota Public Radio employees.

Minnesota Boychoir (MPR booth): The oldest boychoir in the area, the Minnesota Boychoir has built a national reputation for excellence and education.

Nikki Lane (MPR booth): A Nashville-based performer who "turns the vulnerable singer-songwriter stereotype on its ear."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh_dXT9ZG2I

Saana Ensemble (MPR booth): A vocal group performing Finnish music.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC-XnOpbids

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEpOa-jaqQ

VocalEssence (Carousel Park, MPR Day): This acclaimed choir is at the heart of Minnesota's rich choral music tradition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T48Z3lt8ADY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEsX7obVVIA