Review: Minnesota Bach Festival opens with a refreshing program exploring the composer's roots
Concert by Cantus and Bach Society of Minnesota will be repeated Monday and Tuesday.
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Remembering Naomi Judd: The mischievous mom
Our music critic got up close and personal with the playful and instinctive country star.
Bursting with energy, New Zealand conductor makes her Minnesota Orchestra debut
Review: While a bit overamped at times, Gemma New ended with an extraordinarily subtle Brahms Piano Concerto.
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In all her purple glory, R&B star H.E.R. celebrates Minneapolis debut
REVIEW: Oscar- and Grammy-winning Californian impressed with her singing, guitar playing and stage presence.
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6 cool things in music include Lanue, Gaelynn Lea and Odesza featuring Bettye LaVette
Pick Six shoutouts, too, to Marissa Mulder, Thumpasaurus and Orquesta Akokan.
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Bonnie Raitt confronts mortality and grown-up love on new album
More than 50 years into her career, the Rock Hall of Famer writes with compassion and grace.
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Our Friday best: MayDay, Winona's Mid West Music Fest, Mexico's Los Huracanes and more
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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