Talk of Iowa

Pianist brings listeners' holiday music and memories to life

By Charity Nebbe,

Published December 15, 2023 at 7:00 AM CST

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Iowa author Bess Streeter Aldrich wrote, "Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart, filled it, too, with melody that would last forever."

A favorite Talk of Iowa holiday tradition returns, as pianist and composer Dan Knight joins host Charity Nebbe to hear listeners share their cherished seasonal memories, and perform the songs associated with them.

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Dan Knight, Steinway pianist and Iowan

You can watch Knight perform in-studio with Nebbe during the December 2022 rendition here.

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Charity Nebbe

Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.

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Samantha McIntosh

Samantha McIntosh is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University. Since 2022, McIntosh has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.

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Pianist brings listeners' holiday music and memories to life

Iowa author Bess Streeter Aldrich wrote, "Christmas Eve was a night of song that wrapped itself about you like a shawl. But it warmed more than your body. It warmed your heart, filled it, too, with melody that would last forever."

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