Our mission is to recognize, remember, and honor the people
and places that have had an impact on the music in the Midwest.
Thank you to MAMA Advisor Doug Koempel for designing our new, contemporary logo!
Information, videos and photos of the 2024 Midwest All-Music Association (MAMA) events can be found here:
Craig Cronbaugh, a drummer for 16 years during the 1970s and 1980s, was inducted into the Midwest All-Music Association (MAMA) Hall of Fame in 2022. Later that year, Craig became a board director as well as secretary for the organization.
Craig’s good friend, Wendol Jarvis, former manager (retired) of the Iowa Film Office in Des Moines, had asked John Busbee of The Culture Buzz radio program on KFMG to meet with Craig, focusing on Craig’s past and present work in the music business. The subsequent meeting resulted in Craig being interviewed by John for the program. The interview with Craig introduces listeners to MAMA.
Des Moines and culture are conjoined in a whirlwind of lively guests and conversation on KFMG’s The Culture Buzz. Host John Busbee is a familiar face on the scene and is uniquely qualified to guide listeners through the arts, music, theatre and more.
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