This week’s Classic Americana pick spotlights the early recordings of musician, actor and activist Olivia Newton-John.

Twin Cities band Hippo Campus score a remarkable eleventh entry into the Chart Show Hall of Fame with the first single off their new album, Flood.

The Brooklyn-based band played a noisy, energetic set on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in St. Paul. Madison’s Disq and Minneapolis-hailing Prize Horse opened up.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs with applause or clapping would you like to hear?

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists or bands who have collaborated would you like to hear?

On the aching Dunya, the artist stands at an east-west crossroads, trying to resolve a young striver's years of trauma with a folklorist's drive to preserve what's left.

The animated film Piece By Piece traces Pharrell’s early life as a boy growing up in Virginia Beach and follows his trajectory to a Grammy-winning songwriter, performer and producer.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about getting things done or taking action would you like to hear?

Renowned soul and gospel singer Cissy Houston has died. She was part of a extraordinary musical family that included Dionne Warwick and her superstar daughter, Whitney Houston.

Papa Mbye's second EP, PARCELLES 16, emerged from a trip to Senegal and The Gambia. Mbye spoke with The Current about the experience and how it profoundly influenced the direction of the lyrics and music.