Music
November 18, 2019
Lizzo performed at the Armory in Minneapolis.

This may be the Grammys' greatest rookie year, with Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X in the race

Newcomers will lead a strong field for best new artist when Grammy nominations are announced Wednesday.
Music
November 17, 2019
Maren Morris performs "Girl" at the 53rd annual CMA Awards at Bridgestone Arena, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terri

There's nothing middling about Maren Morris in concert

The award-winning country-pop star charms Armory crowd in tour finale.
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November 17, 2019
François Leleux
(photo by Uwe Arens)

François Leleux debuts with SPCO: The week's best classical concerts

Music
November 15, 2019

Best of the Week (Nov. 17-24): Charlie Parr, 'Cinderella,' Okee Dokee Brothers, sci-fi dance, Jurassic Quest, more

Music
November 15, 2019

6 cool things in music include Prince, CMA Awards, Apollo Theater doc, Tyler Childers

Music
November 15, 2019
Nearly all of the 2018 cast of "All is Calm" returns for this season's Theater Latté Da show, which will be filmed for PBS.

Minneapolis musical 'All Is Calm,' ready for prime time, is being recorded for PBS

It began in a Minneapolis church. Next year, it will reach millions.
Music
November 15, 2019
Jerry Douglas joins hometown faves Pert Near Sandstone at First Ave on Saturday.

The best Twin Cities concerts of the week: Jesca Hoop, Novalima, Marc Cohn, Pert Near Sandstone

The big gigs for Nov. 15-21, also including Charlie Parr, Okee Dokee Brothers, King Diamond, Julia Jacklin and Blues Traveler.
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November 14, 2019
Minnesota singers welcome South African choir into their homes

Minnesota singers welcome South African choir into their homes

Singers from South Africa and Minnesota raise their voices together again.
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November 13, 2019
Michael Kiwanuka's album "Kiwanuka." (Polydor/Interscope/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1484571

New music reviews: Michael Kiwanuka makes unhurried, untrendy music; Blanco Brown can't quite figure out country-rap

Music
November 13, 2019
Helen Chang Haertzen
Photo: Leslie Shank

Minnesota Orchestra violinist makes a detour for fun on album 'American Avenues'

The collaboration with other Twin Cities musicians is a colorful mélange of music by George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber and Ned Rorem.
Music
November 13, 2019
Elton John books two more local 'Farewell' gigs June 15-16 at Xcel Center

Elton John books two more local 'Farewell' gigs June 15-16 at Xcel Center

The Hall of Famer's farewell tour already came to Target Center for two nights in February.
Music
November 13, 2019
Harry Styles, Camila Cabello announce 2020 gigs at Xcel Center

Harry Styles, Camila Cabello announce 2020 gigs at Xcel Center

The One Direction and Fifth Harmony castaways will land in St. Paul on July 19 and Sept. 8, respectively.
Music
November 12, 2019
Jennifer Mack in "DIVE," a dance work exploring resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, Photo by Steve Peterson.

Christopher Watson Dance Company: 'Gravity'

Music
November 12, 2019
Maren Morris: "I don't have this formula when I write a song. ... I just love to write songs and sing whatever comes out of my heart that day."

Rising star Maren Morris might bring bunch of CMA awards to Armory concert

Country-pop star Maren Morris may have a fresh bunch of awards in hand when she arrives in Minneapolis on Saturday.
Music
November 11, 2019
Terry Katzman grew up by Lake Minnetonka and promoted new Minnesota bands up until the end.

Hüsker Dü, Replacements sound tech, Garage D'Or operator Terry Katzman dies

Music
November 11, 2019
I want my MTV Courtesy Sound Unseen

5 must-see music films to catch at this week's Sound Unseen fest

The 20th annual festival of music-related films runs Tuesday through Sunday.
Music
November 11, 2019
Beck surprises fans with 'Paisley Park Sessions' EP recorded in Chanhassen

Beck surprises fans with 'Paisley Park Sessions' EP recorded in Chanhassen

The "Where It's At" hitmaker included a medley of Prince hits in the new Amazon-only release.
Music
November 11, 2019
Long-feuding Black Crowes shaking their 'Money Maker' again Aug. 13 at Xcel Center

Long-feuding Black Crowes shaking their 'Money Maker' again Aug. 13 at Xcel Center

Brothers Rich and Chris Robinson will perform their band's debut album in full to mark its 30th anniversary. If they can get along.
Music
November 10, 2019
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Rodion Pagossov as Figaro and Liam Beck O’Sullivan as Figaro’s Assistant in Minnesota Opera’s The Barber of Se

Vaudeville 'Barber of Seville' goes for laughs at Minnesota Opera

REVIEW: Strong voices, but new staging of Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" sells classic comedy short.
Music
November 10, 2019
Trisha Yearwood salutes Prince, St. Cloud in overdue Minneapolis concert

Trisha Yearwood salutes Prince, St. Cloud in overdue Minneapolis concert

With Garth Brooks backstage but not onstage, she delivered her hits and material from her two 2019 albums.

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