The founder of the South African vocal group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, which brought an innovative version of Zulu singing to a worldwide audience, died Tuesday in Pretoria. He was 78 years old.

The Hinterland Music Festival in Iowa will be July 31 - August 2 and the lineup has been announced as of today. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, let's take a listen to artists that will be playing this year's Hinterland.

Last night Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" became the first non-English language film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that have non-English lyrics?

'Father Of All...' is a breathless burst of adrenaline, like guzzling Mountain Dew on top of your morning coffee.

James Taylor has had a long and rich career, with hits including 'Fire and Rain' and 'You've Got a Friend.'; Now he's releasing an audio-only memoir and has a new album of standards coming Feb. 28.

Michael Stipe gave himself a birthday present this year - a gift that was shared with legions of fans: two new solo songs, 'Drive to the Ocean' and 'Your Capricious Soul.' The Current's Mac Wilson connected with Michael Stipe to talk about the new music as well as a little bit about R.E.M. and about Michael's other projects.

Let's pick a winner and some losers from among a crop that includes a Disney showstopper, an Elton John banger, Randy Newman's latest Pixar romp and two songs about standing.

Today in 1963, the first Beatles single "Please Please Me" was released in the U.S. So for today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear that say please?

To submit music videos for consideration — whether they’re your own, or just new Minnesota music videos you think are awesome — e-mail fridayfive@mpr.org. Early Eyes – “I’m Enough” Early Eyes started making waves in the Minneapolis music scene a few years ago, and they’ve carried that momentum all the way to signing with Epitaph…

The composer and electronic musician hit a wall while making his first solo album in five years. Finishing the record meant finding inspiration in everything from Brian Eno to a tree in his yard.