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Coffee Break: Productivity

Jack White performs at the Armory in Minneapolis on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.
Jack White performs at the Armory in Minneapolis on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.David James Swanson

by Anna Weggel

June 20, 2019

June 20 is World Productivity Day, so for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from artists that get a LOT done?

Whether we're talking about making music, helping out with production on other projects, running companies or clothing lines or nonprofits, we're looking for artists that spread themselves wide with productivity.

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Dan Wilson - Not Ready To Make Nice
The Raconteurs - Carolina Drama
The Bird and The Bee - Again and Again
Mavis Staples - High Note
Brandi Carlile - The Eye
The Black Keys - Gold On The Ceiling
Gwen Stefani - Hollaback Girl