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New box sets offer deep dives into music of Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and Joni Mitchell
The Aretha collection gathers songs from all four of her record labels while the Mitchell set is rich in live recordings.
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Our Friday best: Thomas Rhett & NHL Winter Classic, Charlie Parr, Cactus Blossoms & more
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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Looking for something fun to do in Minnesota in 2022? Check out these 13 picks
Our critics offer their picks for Minnesota's 13 hottest arts and entertainment events in the new year.
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Minnesota Orchestra uncorks a three-week celebration of Sibelius on New Year's Eve
Here is a guide to the symphonies of Finland's composer — a specialty of departing music director Osmo Vänskä.
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From Dylan to Marlene Dietrich, Fred Krohn offers a backstage view of 50 years in Minnesota showbiz
In a new memoir, the pioneering promoter relates how he made Minneapolis a destination for Broadway and concerts.
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Arts person of the year: Dayna Frank of First Avenue led the way to save our stages
Hailed as "the Stacey Abrams of the concert industry," the club owner became a national leader who brought independent promoters together — and $173 million to Minnesota venues.
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6 cool things in music this week include Mariah Carey, Elvis Presley, Bo Burnham and 26 Bats
Shout-out, too, to the Holiday Soul channel on Sirius XM with yule jams from the 1960s to now.
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Harry Nordstrom, longtime Carleton College music professor, dies
He was an accomplished violinist who taught generations of students
Our Friday Best: Dessa, 'All Is Calm,' Twin Cities Catholic Chorale and the Donna Summer musical
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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11 best new holiday tunes to hear on Spotify's 2021 playlist
Mariah Carey, Michael Buble, Abba and Jimmy Fallon deliver musical Christmas gifts.
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Best albums of 2021 included Olivia Rodrigo, age 18, and Monk Boudreaux, age 80
Top picks for records of the year from our staff critics Chris Riemenschneider and Jon Bream.
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The best Twin Cities concert of 2021 was Harry Styles, with feathers on
Old faves Erykah Badu and Bob Dylan also stood out, as did Maren Morris, Billy Strings and Marisha Wallace.
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Bad Plus adds two as the Minnesota-rooted jazz stars return for the holidays
After 21 years, the revered group is no longer a piano trio. It's a quartet — and no piano.
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6 cool things in music this week: Renee Fleming, Pistol Annies, Jose James and JD McPherson
Shout-outs, too, to Charles Lloyd and the Peterson Family at the Dakota.
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Kelly Clarkson, Norah Jones & Pistol Annies deliver noteworthy holiday albums
Clarkson's disc is a standout that somehow manages to be both celebratory and downbeat.
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Our Friday Best: Pentatonix, Holidazzle, 'Longest Night' & a 'Classic Nutcracker'
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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10 signs the Minnesota music scene was alive and well in 2021
Live music's successful re-entry and the many other ways local music made a comeback.
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Jose James makes Christmas chestnuts elegantly old-school and deliciously fresh in Minneapolis concert
His sold-out homecoming holiday shows at the Dakota were warm, intimate and generous.
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Marie Osmond is a little bit opera, too, as she comes to Minnesota for a holiday show
She'll showcase her aria chops Saturday with an orchestra at Mystic Lake Casino.
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