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Review: Twin Cities folk hero Ondara is true to character in long-awaited homecoming gig
The Grammy-nominated, Kenya-raised singer/songwriter stuck to his folky roots at the sold-out Cedar show.
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6 cool things in music include Willie Nelson, Rosanne Cash and Bob Dylan childhood photos
Shoutouts, too, to Beale Street Music Fest, Rickie Lee Jones and Ambrose Akinmusire.
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8 must-see Twin Cities concerts by the Queens of Summer — from Taylor Swift to Beyoncé
Women will rule the season, from Hall of Famers Janet Jackson and Madonna to newer names Brandi Carlile and Pink.
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Review: Dad rocker Dave Matthews tries to solve problems on 10th studio album
He sings about gun violence, war and love on "Walk Around the Moon."
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Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' whose triumphant career made her world-famous, dies at 83
Tina Turner, the unstoppable singer and stage performer who teamed with husband Ike Turner for a dynamic run of hit records and live shows in the 1960s and '70s and survived her horrifying marriage to triumph in middle age with the chart-topping "What's Love Got to Do With It," has died at 83.
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The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 25-31 include Janet Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, Ondara, Caterwaul and Wild Nights at the Zoo.
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Review: Billy Porter dazzles with ballads, bangers, Broadway panache and sumptuous outfits
His 2 1⁄2-hour Minneapolis debut featured preaching, politics and a preview of his album due in September.
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Niall Horan will perform in St. Paul again in the summer of 2024
The former One Direction singer and coach on "The Voice" is headed to Xcel Energy Center on July 7, 2024.
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Rickie Lee Jones talks about her jazzy new album, 'Chuck E.'s in Love' and Prince's 'Raspberry Beret'
She will be playing standards and jazzy oldies at the Dakota this week.
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Critics' picks: The 10 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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Concerts could make a roaring comeback in Minnesota Zoo's new Wild Nights series
The Thursday series will feature all local acts on themed nights, differing from the canceled Music in the Zoo series.
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6 cool things in music this week include Paul Simon, H.E.R. and De La Soul
Shoutouts, too, to Kenny Garrett, Marilyn Maye and Lauren Falls.
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Review: Country legend Tanya Tucker brings her humanity, hits and dog Stella to Mystic Lake Casino
The spontaneous Country Hall of Famer was unpredictable and fun in her brief but rewarding show.
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Meet rock star Hozier for free at 3 p.m. today at the Electric Fetus
After performing at First Avenue, the "Take Me to Church" hitmaker is touting an album due in August.
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Review: Country legend Dolly Parton goes arena-rock goth on her new single
Rhiannon Giddens and Rob Moose get emotional on their new songs.
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Review: Shania Twain shows sell-out crowd in St. Paul why she's iconic
With her peppy country-pop hits, she proves she's still the one even though she hasn't had a hit for 19 years.
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The Big Gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights for May 18-24 include Tanya Tucker, Seal, Billy Porter Jr., Y La Bamba and Rickie Lee Jones.
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