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Pride special

by Jessica Paxton

June 24, 2023

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Joan Jett's 1983 release, 'Album,' features cover photography by Mick Rock.
Joan Jett's 1983 release, 'Album,' features cover photography by Mick Rock.Mick Rock / Blackheart Records / MCA

This week we’re celebrating Pride Weekend in the Twin Cities. Teenage Kicks era punk and new wave musicians were early supporters of the LGBTQ+ community. It was a groundbreaking time in music — artists and songs came forward, came out, and became part of the culture and conversation on sexuality and life. Tune in for two hours celebrating Pride — spinning songs of joy, activism, inclusion and community. 

Program playlist, hour 1

Program playlist, hour 2

Pride special