In MemoriamGospel great Cissy Houston has died at the age of 91Brandon Gates • Oct 7, 2024Renowned 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.
ReviewsBrittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka share a soulful evening at Palace TheatreMacie Rasmussen • Oct 7, 2024On Sunday night, Brittany Howard and Michael Kiwanuka joined forces at Palace Theatre in St. Paul.
PhotosPhotos: Air celebrate 'Moon Safari' 25th anniversary at State TheatreDarin Kamnetz • Oct 7, 2024The French electronic pop duo Air performed their lauded debut album, Moon Safari, from start to finish on Sunday, Oct. 6, at the State Theatre in Minneapolis.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: In The KnowJill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 7, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists you found on The Current would you like to hear?
News and InterviewsA surprising device is capturing the vibe of a single street corner in San FranciscoChloe Veltman • Oct 7, 2024San Francisco software engineer Riley Walz's Bop Spotter runs the song identifier app Shazam to quietly listen in on what music passersby are listening to in the city's diverse Mission District.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: Rocktober – Extended Play! Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 4, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what are more songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober that you would like to hear?
News and InterviewsListen to Kris Kristofferson recorded at the MPR booth at the 1991 Minnesota State Fair Luke Taylor • Oct 3, 2024In 1991 — MPR’s first year of live broadcasts from its booth at the Minnesota State Fair — the late Kris Kristofferson was interviewed and performed two songs to promote an upcoming event that brought together Indigenous people, environmentalists and artists.
ReviewsPJ Harvey celebrates her past and present at the Palace TheatreJoel Swenson • Oct 3, 2024In her first Twin Cities performance in 20 years, the enigmatic singer and musician played two distinct, career-spanning sets.
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: (Even More!) Rocktober Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 3, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?
The Morning Show - with Jill RileyCoffee Break: (More) Rocktober Jill Riley and Nilufer Arsala • Oct 2, 2024For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs from artists coming to town in Rocktober would you like to hear?