John Lennon performed 'Instant Karma' on BBC TV's 'Top Of The Pops'; Al Green went to No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Let's Stay Together," his only U.S. chart-topper; David Bowie received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; Ray Manzarek was born; and Snoop and Puffy called for end of rap rivalry, Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that mix elements of hip hop and jazz would you like to hear?

One of the most expressive singer-songwriters of her generation, Sarah McLachlan's deeply felt and virtuosic performance is miraculous.

Sergio Mendes was born; The Beatles recorded 10 new songs for their first album, plus four other tracks which would be the next two singles; Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel; and David Bowie released "Sound and Vision," Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to the color gold would you like to hear?

Roberta Flack was born; Frank Sinatra started a five-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. album chart with 'Come Fly With Me'; Paula Abdul started a three-week run at No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart with "Opposites Attract" (starring our own MC Skat Kat / Production Manager Derrick Stevens); Amy Winehouse won big at the 2008 Grammys, and Carole King released 'Tapestry', Today in Music History.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what music from Seattle musicians would you like to hear?

The Brooklyn rock band focuses on the quieter moments of its whirlwind phenomenon, Getting Killed, and, as a result, we get Geese in its purest form.

The third Sudan Archives album, The BPM, was released in 2025, and the Saturday, Feb. 7, show at Fine Line in Minneapolis focused heavily on that album.

The star filled his set with hits and familiar images from home, but also expanded his lens to make an argument about the place of Puerto Rico within a larger American context.