Ahead of their performance at Planet Afropunk Minneapolis on Juneteenth, MMYYKK and the Blackbeat Theory performed a dynamic, dexterous set of three original songs at The Current’s studio.

Long before it became a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has been an important day of remembrance around the country. There's no shortage of Twin Cities festivities this year.

We air our in-studio session and interview with MMYYKK, who mixes traditional soul music with modern R&B and exceptional lyricism. Also hear new music from Thomas Abban, Chastity Brown, Hotline TNT and more.

New videos from Rafaella, Annie & the Bang Bang, Thomas Abban, Sophia Eris, and Hotline TNT.

Throughout the summer, The Current will help you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to events, entertainment, and recreation in the Twin Cities.

Featuring songs by Los Angeles band Dengue Fever, the show about a Khmer Rouge survivor returning to Cambodia includes Twin Cities musician Mayda Miller.

Veteran folk musician David Huckfelt delves deep into power of poetry, collaboration and activism with Local Show host Diane. Catch him Saturdays in June performing alongside a diverse cast of artists at Icehouse.

New music from Dark Bunny, Ka Lia Universe, Jonatha Brooke, and more.

Here is a list of Minneapolis and St. Paul patios featuring frequent, and often free, live music this summer.

Folk musician David Huckfelt talks with Diane about activism, poetry and June residency at Icehouse. Hear new music from Jonatha Brooke, Sophia Eris, Craishon, Partial Traces, Ka Lia Universe, Keep For Cheap and more.