Music
Loons, lace & Prince: Minnesota is celebrated in song at Minneapolis festival
REVIEW: Composers from the state were celebrated at Source Song Festival kickoff.
Music
At 27, fast-rising opera star comes home to perform in Stillwater
Rising international star tenor Jack Swanson will lead a free Opera on the River concert.
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John Mayer barely comes alive in post-Dead, two-set Xcel Center gig
The bluesy pop hitmaker hit St. Paul fresh off a tour with his older pals.
Music
What do Bon Iver, Spike Lee & the Grateful Dead have in common? Piano man Bruce Hornsby
The "creatively restless" piano man brings his daring new music to Minneapolis on Friday.
Music
New Twin Cities troupe takes opera back to its very beginnings
REVIEW: Written more than 400 years ago, "La Dafne" gets an intimate period staging.
Music
Champions again: 13 key moments leading to Queen's killer comeback
Freddie Mercury's band endured a lot of ups and downs in his time. But Queen is bigger than ever in 2019.
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Willie Nelson's show at Target Center is brief but legendary
The country legend delighted his 9,000 fans, delivering 21 tunes in a mere 60 minutes.
Music
Santana brings the spirit of Woodstock to St. Paul
His show featured stellar guitar work, Doobie Brothers and a nod to Prince.
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Minnesota Orchestra's passionate performance of Golijov masterpiece closes Sommerfest
REVIEW: Minnesota premiere of "Pasión" is powerful, primal.
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Pick Six: Praise for Cardi B, Gaelynn Lea, Lizzo, the Highwomen, more
Pick Six is a half-dozen cool things in music, from two points of view.
Music
Refreshing new album by Minnesota Orchestra revisits a Mahler landmark
REVIEW: In a new album, Vänskä brings nuance to the dynamic Symphony No. 1.
Music
Opera inspired Walt Whitman; now his poetry is doing the same for musicians
The great American poet drew inspiration from opera. Classical composers have returned the favor, setting his texts to song.
Movies
A rock star's confessions to Cameron Crowe
The filmmaker got David Crosby to bare his soul for the camera.
Music
After 7,000 shows with Willie Nelson, sidekick Mickey Raphael knows how to roll
Harmonica player Mickey Raphael recounts his 47 years on the road with the American music icon.
Music
Twin Cities concerts of the week: Wu-Tang at X Games, Santana and more
The big gigs for Aug. 2-8, also including Davina & the Vagabonds' release party, John Mayer, Broken Social Scene, A Giant Dog, Steve Earle and Slash.
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Australian groovers Tame Impala get flashy for a two-night Minneapolis stand
The Australian band's light show was as hazy as host venue Surly's new IPAs.
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Prince's estate approves three more '90s reissues via Sony Legacy for September
"Emancipation" and "Chaos and Disorder" will hit vinyl for the first time, and the collectible "Versace Experience" is getting a proper release.
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