About This Station

Carbon Sound FM is a music stream from Minnesota Public Radio, branded with the tagline "Music for Life." More than a typical music channel, it celebrates the depth, breadth, and influence of Black musical expression, honoring the foundational role of Black music across all genres. The station features on-air interviews with artists and community figures hosted by Sanni, along with DJ mixes, Twin Cities event listings, ticket giveaways, and a Community Listening Collective initiative. An accompanying app lets listeners take the station's DJ mixes anywhere, and all content is presented in English.