Music
6 cool things in music include Placebo, Naomi Judd and Dee Dee Bridgewater
Pick Six gives shoutouts, too, to Stewart Copeland, Joy Oladokun and Record Store Day
Music
Review: Miranda Lambert triumphs with daring and idiosyncratic touches
Sam Smith's new single explores self-acceptance.
TV & Media
Sheryl Crow looks back on her winding road to stardom in new documentary
"Sheryl" debuts this weekend on Showtime.
Variety
Our Friday best: Justin Bieber, dinos, 'Giselle,' Snoh Aalegra, 'Raisin,' 'Runestone'
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
The Police's drummer heads to Minneapolis to deliver a message in an oratorio
Stewart Copeland is going choral with VocalEssence and says no more Police reunions.
Music
At 95, Mpls. piano legend Cornbread Harris counts his blessings — including Jimmy Jam reconciliation
A birthday bash Friday follows the start of a new weekly gig and a reunion after 45 years with his famous producer son.
Music
The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Concert highlights for May 5-11 include the Biebs, Interpol, Snoh Aalegrea, Tai Verdes and the Under the Canopy series kickoff.
Variety
Mpls. songwriter/producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis named to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Other inductees include Dolly Parton, Carly Simon, Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar, Eurythmics, Duran Duran and Eminem.
Music
Chili Peppers, the Who help honor lost heroes and time as New Orleans' Jazz Fest returns strong
The joyous and crowded return of the annual event this year hinted at a strong summer for music festivals.
Variety
Minnesota Opera launched Denyce Graves to stardom. Now the famed singer returns the favor with her directing debut
She's at the helm of "Carmen," the same work that launched her career 31 years ago.
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.
Music
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.
Music
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.
Music
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.
Music
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.
Music
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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