This week we spotlight the “undisputed king of the blues” — guitarist, singer and songwriter B.B. King.

The California-based singer-songwriter was playful and innovative, with songs about loons and existential questions on Wednesday, Sept. 18, in St. Paul. Lava La Rue was the opener.

The Decemberists hit No. 1 this week as they, Chappell Roan, and Brigitte Calls Me Baby all enter the Chart Show Hall of Fame after their songs enjoy 10 weeks in the chart.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that feature Auto-Tune or pitch manipulation would you like to hear?

Ferrell took home two awards in an evening that saw many women artists awarded while the Americana Music Association itself marked 25 years of existence.

The Current is celebrating Bruce Springsteen’s 75th birthday (Sept. 23, 2024) on Sept. 21 with a special countdown and vinyl giveaway featuring six of his classic albums.

Souther was a prolific songwriter and musician who helped shape the country-rock sound that took root in Southern California in the 1970s with his collaborations with the Eagles and Linda Ronstadt.

There’s a lot of great live music coming up this fall in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Here’s a selection of big shows hitting our area stages.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs that describe a first love would you like to hear?

Natalia Toledo and Ines Guanchez from the Ritmofonica team visit The Current’s Morning Show to talk about a new stream highlighting Latin American music.