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She sang 'I Can't Breathe' for George Floyd and loves Prince. Finally H.E.R. is coming to Minneapolis
The Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer talks about activism, style and Friday's Twin Cities debut at the Armory.
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Spurred by George Floyd's death, Minnesota Orchestra commissions a new work by Black artists
Scheduled to premiere next spring, it's one way orchestras nationwide have responded to the call for change.
Why Minneapolis rock loyalists Eleganza exiled to Mississippi to capture their rowdy energy
Why Minneapolis rock loyalists Eleganza exiled to Mississippi to capture their rowdy energy
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Why Minneapolis rock loyalists Eleganza exiled to Mississippi to capture their rowdy energy
Why Minneapolis rock loyalists Eleganza exiled to Mississippi to capture their rowdy energy
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The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for April 28-May 4 include Charli XCX, Anais Mitchell, the Mid West Music Fest, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Mastodon.
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Minnesota Orchestra itself will be the star in its first season in years without Osmo Vänskä
Well, he'll be back for one weekend, along with a bunch of other intriguing conductors and composers.
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Bob Dylan disc to be the first in a new high-fidelity format developed by T Bone Burnett
The celebrated producer promises a sound superior to vinyl, CD and streaming.
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Minneapolis' Ukrainian Village Band emerges from 'the fog of war' with a clear mission
Longtime party starters, they have a new duty since the Russian invasion: To raise money and pride.
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Lizzo announces her first Minnesota arena show, as Xcel Center also confirms Maroon 5
The "Truth Hurts" hitmaker will return to her former hometown Oct. 11 touting her new album "Special."
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Postponed concert lands Spoon back at 'sacred place' First Ave on short notice
The Texas rockers' switch to the club from the Palace Theatre coincided with them getting a star on the wall.
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Minnesota Bach Festival is back: 5 ways to experience it
The monthlong event marking the Bach Society's 90th anniversary includes 15 concerts April 29-May 28.
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Big Thief's Minnesotan singer savors 'healing through the music' ahead of St. Paul concert
Adrianne Lenker's band hits the Palace Theatre touting a new double album recorded under tour-like conditions.
SPCO enlists Canadian pianist Stewart Goodyear in a crowd-pleasing program
REVIEW: "Hits" by Mozart and Beethoven were entertaining if unsurprising.
Black classical music played by a Black soloist add up to a powerful evening in St. Paul
Review: Clarinetist Anthony McGill offered one of the most rewarding recitals we've seen since the pandemic.
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6 cool things in music include Mary Lucia, Dessa and Wet Leg
Pick Six shout-outs, too, to the Dakota and Minnesota activists reworking "Down in the River to Pray."
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At Paisley Park, the sixth anniversary of Prince's passing was festive, not funereal
Purple associates Liv Warfield and Bobby Z brought the right spirit in "A Night to Remember."
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Texas rockers Spoon postpone first Palace show, plan makeup Sunday at First Ave
The band's ailing singer hopes to go ahead with the second of its two scheduled Palace Theatre concerts Friday.
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'Talk' singer Khalid to perform outdoor show in Minneapolis before August's soccer all-star game
MLS All-Star Concert will take place Aug. 8 in the Commons park outside U.S. Bank Stadium two nights before the game.
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As Mary Lucia signs off at 89.3 the Current, MPR announces her boss' departure
Jim McGuinn is no longer program director after the station's flagship DJ cited equity issues for her resignation.
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